GCE A Level in Economics
at St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
Economics is essential to our understanding of the world in which we live and work. It develops greater insight into current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect our everyday lives. Economics is fundamentally about choice, in relation to individuals, households, firms and governments. It analyses how scarce resources are allocated at both micro and macro-economic levels and the impact these choices have on individual behaviour as well as economic performance. It is a subject that develops an enquiring, critical and thoughtful mind, preparing young people to participate in a twenty first century global economy.
What you need to get on
Grade 5-9 in both GCSE Mathematics and English Language
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Maidstone
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