GCE A Level in Economics A
at Southfields Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for anyone move on from GCSE with an interest in business. Whether you're considering working for a global corporation, small firm or even running your own business in the future, this subject will give you a good grounding in business theory. You don't need to have studied GCSE business to do this course but you will need good numerical skills (at least level 2). Studying business can lead to careers in almost any employment sector and it combines well with most other A level subjects.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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
Southfields Academy
Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road, London, SW18 5JU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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