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GCE A Level in Economics

at All Hallows Catholic College, Macclesfield · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This A Level introduces students to economics through building knowledge of core microeconomic, macroeconomic and business concepts. Students then apply this knowledge to business contexts in the assessments at the end of each year. Students study 4 themes over a 2 year programme of study: Theme 1: Markets, Consumers and Firms Scarcity, choice and potential conflicts Enterprise, business and the economy Sources and methods of finance Introducing the market Market failure and government intervention Revenues, costs, profit and cash. Theme 2: The Wider Economic Environment Business growth and competitive advantage Marketing and elasticities of demand Increasing business efficiency Life in a global economy The economic cycle. Theme 3: The Global Economy Globalisation Business expansion Global marketing Multinational corporations Global labour markets Inequality and redistribution Theme 4: Making Markets Work Competition and market power Market failure in business Market failure across the economy Macroeconomic policies and impact on firms and individuals Risk and financial sector There is no coursework in this A Level. It is 100% examination assessed at the end of Year 13. Students are encouraged to join the Career Ready Programme which provides them with a business mentor, skills for career success and a 4-6 week paid internship.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 including Maths and English 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

  • All Hallows Catholic College

    BROOKLANDS AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8LB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · MACCLESFIELD

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