A Level

Economics

Course type
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Duration
2 years

Introduction to Economics

Many of the most important issues facing society are economic in nature. Whether you are concerned with global warming or global trade, whether you are looking at the collapse of world financial markets or the collapse of your neighbour’s small business, you can’t get far without knowledge of economics.

Entry requirements

Subject grades
GCSE grade 6 in English Language or 6 in English Literature, and 6 in Mathematics.
Required Admissions Score
The indicative Minimum Entry Admissions Score for Economics is 58.

About the Course

There has never been a more exciting time to study Economics! Whether your interests lie with global warming or global trade, you will broaden your horizons through the study of the concepts in this fascinating subject. This course aims to stimulate your interest in how economies work – at a personal, national and global level.

Some issues you will investigate include: why are footballers paid more than nurses? Why do some consumers act irrationally by smoking? How has the Covid 19 pandemic impacted the UK and global economy? Why is the debate around global fish stocks so important? Most news headlines are about Economics – by studying Economics you will gain a greater understanding of what is happening in your world.

2023 Economics A level results

48% of our students achieved A* to A

83% of our students achieved A* to B

100% of our students achieved A* to E

Course information

Economics is all around us in our everyday world, from our decisions about how to spend our money in the shops, to the level of funding received by the local GP surgery, the traffic congestion on our roads and the impact of Brexit upon a local manufacturing business employing many people in the area. By studying Economics, you will be able to apply models and theories to explain developments and decisions related to these issues.

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Hear from our students

Teachers always try to relate our topics to current situations making them relevant. Lessons are often interactive and you leave feeling as though you've accomplished lots in a short time.
Jenny, Year 12 student