GCE A Level in Economics A
at Stamford Endowed Schools, Stamford · other provider
What the college says
The world is changing at a rapid rate. The study of economics encourages students to think about what makes individuals and societies successful and what the role of individual choices, businesses and governments should be when faced with limited resources and uncertainty. The overall aim of the course is to develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories and then to learn how to apply them and appreciate their value and limitations in explaining, forecasting and influencing real-world phenomena.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 or above in English Language GCSE. Grade 7 or above in Mathematics GCSE.
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
Sixth Form
BRAZENOSE HOUSE ST. PAULS STREET, STAMFORD, PE9 2BE
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · STAMFORD
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