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GCE A Level in Economics

at The Sixth Form College, Solihull · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

To learn more about the choices that we make and the way we spend our money. To understand how firms decide what to produce and how they market and price their products. To explore the big issues in the news. You are considering a career in accountancy, finance, business, journalism or law. Economics graduates are the second highest earners. Few decisions are taken that are not influenced to some degree by economics. This thought-provoking course offers the opportunity to learn about the latest economic theories and practice in the context of different economic issues both nationally and internationally. This course explores the role of government, producers and consumers and explains many of the issues and debates that feature in today’s news and society in general.

What you need to get on

At least two grade 6s at GCSE At least a further three grade 4s at G Learners are required to have a minimum grade 5 in either GCSE English Language or Mathematics, in additional to the standard A level entry requirements. There is a need to be genuinely numerate, as we will be analysing and interpreting data and making simple calculations, and you must be able to express yourself well, as you are expected to evaluate arguments.

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

  • Solihull Sixth Form College

    The Sixth Form College Solihull Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · Solihull

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