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GCE A Level in Economics B

at The Marsh Academy, New Romney · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level Economics requires logical thinking, and a command of Maths to good GCSE level. It's also a subject which requires social awareness and which develops the ability to debate, both in class and on paper. There's often no right or wrong answer when it comes to Macroeconomics, so you need to be able to present arguments clearly, supported by relevant examples. You can't rely entirely on your textbook. Economics is the life-blood of political debate, and you need to keep up to date, following news online and in print to pick up on economic, political, business and social issues. Students are introduced to economics through building knowledge of core microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts, and by investigating economic theory through real-world businesses and the environments in which they operate. Breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding with applications to more complex concepts and models are developed in the second year of study. Students will need to apply their knowledge and

What you need to get on

Students will need to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 or above including a grade 6 or above in mathematics in addition to the published entry requirements. You need to have a real curiosity about the world, to think logically and you must have a desire to debate issues based on evidence.

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

  • The Marsh Academy

    Station Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · New Romney

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