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GCE A Level in Economics

at Richard Challoner School, New Malden · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Economics has become high profile. The credit crunch, bankers’ bonuses, fears of a Euro meltdown and Brexit are topics rarely out of the news in recent years, throwing a light on the importance of and divisions within the discipline. Economics is intellectually robust and of contemporary relevance. It can prepare you for jobs that are rewarding both financially and intellectually: Actuarial Studies, Accountancy, Investment and Corporate Banking, Finance and Politics, amongst many others.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Economics/ Business Studies (where taken); Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics is essential; Grade 6 or above in Mathematics is highly recommended; Grade 5 or above in GCSE 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

  • Richard Challoner School

    Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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