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GCE A Level in Economics A

at Wellsway School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsPart timeFree

What the college says

Economics has become high profile. Recent media headlines include: “How would an interest rate rise of 0.25% affect me?” - BBC News; “UK GDP growth weakest since 2013 and slower than previously thought” - The Guardian; “Consumer confidence defiant but personal finance fears loom” - The Telegraph. You will look at these and many more controversies helping you develop awareness of the world around you and a solid understanding of the importance of economics and its impact on our lives.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, plus 5 in maths and 5 in english literature or 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

Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Bristol

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