GCE A Level in Economics A
at The Appleton School, Benfleet · school or sixth form
What the college says
Economics is all about the key issues facing us today i.e. poverty, unemployment and inflation. It is essentially about the choices people make – as consumers, workers, producers and government, and the result of these choices. Studying Economics will allow students to: • develop an understanding of real life economic concepts and theories • evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it • develop a critical approach to various economic theories
What you need to get on
GCSE grades 5 in English and a grade 6 in Maths.
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
The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Benfleet
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