GCE A Level in Economics
at Treviglas Academy, Newquay · school or sixth form
What the college says
The recently revised Economics A Level qualification gives a strong grounding in both micro- and macroeconomics, and applies both to the modern world, making it topical and engaging. It helps students develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable them to think and reason as economists. All components are externally assessed at the end of A2.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grade 5 or above with a grade 6 in Maths.
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
Treviglas Academy Sixth Form
TREVIGLAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRADLEY ROAD, NEWQUAY, TR7 3JA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NEWQUAY
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