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Discover how economic decisions shape the world around us. Our A Level in Economics will equip you with the skills and confidence to understand how resources are allocated and how governments, businesses and individuals make decisions. The course provides an excellent foundation for university, an apprenticeship or a wide range of careers. You'll learn to analyse and evaluate economic issues and the policies designed to address them, developing the logical thinking and analytical skills that are highly valued by universities and employers.
What will I study in Economics A-level?
Economics is split between microeconomics and macroeconomics as follows:
In Microeconomics you will study markets and market failure, business behaviour and the labour market.
In Macroeconomics you will study the performance and policies of the UK economy, and the global economy (including the financial sector).
Entry Requirements
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, all from the core subjects and including at least 5 in Maths and 4 in English.
How will I learn?
Delievery will be in the classroom with a range of teaching methods by our experienced practitioners.
Students will have interactive lessons with group work, flipped learning and directed delivery.
How will I be assessed?
There is no summative assessement until at the end of the course which is in the 2nd year.The end of course assessment structure is simple and straight-forward with no coursework, just three two-hour examinations at the end of the course for each of the two components, that is Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. The third exam paper is a mixture of both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
However you will have formative assessments throughout the year to check knowledge, skills and application.
Any trips?
We plan to take our students to visit the Docklands museum in Canary Wharf. There is a modest cost for this trip to cover travel by coach. We also invite a guest speaker from the Bank of England to speak to first year students every year.
Are there any costs involved?
The main course textbook is provided by the College and students benefit from our subscriptions to relevant newspapers and journals. However you should expect some small costs in the year for course booklets and stationary. In particular, students need a basic calculator for lessons and exams.
Device Requirements
COURSE_DEVICE
If you already own a device that meets the technical requirements of your course, you are welcome to bring it with you to college.
If not, more information on a convenient rental and help-to-buy scheme designed specifically for Cirencester College students is linked below.
FAQs
What can I go on to do after studying Economics?
Many of our students go on to study at Economics at University. Others have been successful at securing prestigious school-leaver legal/financial apprenticeships.
What job opportunities are there in Economics?
There are many job opportunities in Economics including: -
Economist working in the financial sector/civil service and using analysis and research skills to carry out studies regarding economic scenarios
Accountant (or related consultancy work in the financial sector)
Actuary who applies advanced mathamatical and statistical skills to assess risk
Journalism presenting economic issues in the news.
Economists are also in demand to teach in the further and higher education sectors.
I haven't done Economics at GCSE, does that matter?
No it does not matter that you have not done Economics at GCSE. As long as you enjoy charts, graphs and numbers and have a positive work ethic you will be just fine.
Awarding Body
EDEXCEL
Available As
A Level
[56 UCAS pts. available]
[56 UCAS pts. available]
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What can I do after I have taken this course?
Available As
A Level
[56 UCAS pts. available]
[56 UCAS pts. available]
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Career opportunities and student successes
What the students say
”Economics is split into two parts micro and macro. Each teaching you about the overall economy of a country and the world.
Patrick
