Course type: A Level • Awarding/exam body: Edexcel
Students on this course will examine how markets and businesses operate in the real world. They will explore how government policies and world events influence the economy and will look at the role of emerging economies in the global economic system.
Theme 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure
Theme 2: The UK Economy- Performance and Policies
Theme 3: Business Behaviour and the Labour Market
Theme 4: Global Perspective
The course will be assessed with 3 exams at the end of year 2. Each exam requires some numerical skill as well as the ability to articulate your ideas and judgements clearly in written form.
This subject is useful if you want to go on to study Economics or another related degree at university. Common career paths for Economics graduates include Banking and Accountancy. It is also suitable for those considering careers in most business areas, as well as law. Many students in the department go on to study Economics at a higher level.
Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 5 in Maths
1 London School of Economics mentoring
2 One to one tutoring by top undergraduate and postgraduate students
3 Lectures at Economics institutions such as Institution of Economics Affairs and Bank of England
4 Bank of England trip
5 KMPG employability workshop