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GCE A Level in Economics A

at Wreake Valley Academy, Leicester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Economics is the study of how people make decisions in their everyday world. Students study how individuals make rational decisions on what to buy and where to go and how organisations make decisions as to what to produce. These economic tools are used to explain the problems that we see in the daily news, and help us understand subjects, such as, why football players are paid so much, and how we can help the world’s poorer nations. Studying Economics will help students develop a range of applied skills that employers look for including, quantitative skills, the ability to analyse data, make reasoned evaluations from data and apply concepts to real life situations.

What you need to get on

A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, English literature, French, further maths, maths there are additional subject requirements, which are available upon request.

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

  • Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester

    Parkstone Road Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY

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