GCE AS Level in Economics
at Cheadle Hulme High School, Cheadle · school or sixth form
What the college says
In Economics we identify, analyse and evaluate the economic events that unfold before us each and every day. From the household and firm level what we call the Microeconomy - to UK Government and global levels what we call the Macroeconomy. We try to explain economic phenomena using economic models and theories scientific method. We do not merely describe what we see, but try to understand it and predict what might happen next. If you are interested in how decisions are made about the way we use our planets scarce resources, and how the political and social implications of these decisions affect each and every one of us every day, then Economics will be a stimulating, challenging and valuable A level choice for you.
What you need to get on
Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Subject specific entry requirements are also required.
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
Cheadle Hulme Sixth Form
Woods Lane Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7JY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stockport
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