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GCE A Level in Economics A

at Langley Park School For Girls, Beckenham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A-Level Economics is a very popular subject because it provides a pathway to an incredibly diverse range of careers. It is also a great complementary subject to other popular subjects such as Maths, Geography, History and Politics. The world is still dealing with the devastating economic effects of Covid-19 and now we are seeing the true economic impacts of Brexit. There is a huge shortage in the key labour market of truck drivers, a rise in the wholesale prices of gas, unprecedented spending and borrowing by the UK government, increasing national debt, widening economic inequality and leading to rising inflation..

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language (or GCSE English Literature) and Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths. Skill required: A commitment to hard work, the ability to undertake independent research, numeracy, critical, evaluative and analytical skills. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assessments and demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies.

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

  • Langley Park Girls School

    Hawksbrook Lane, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, BR3 3BE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Beckenham

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