Economics A-level

Economics is the scientific study of choices made by individuals, firms and governments, and the effect these choices have on the economy. Economics is a wide ranging subject which touches on every aspect of industrial and commercial life. As a result study of economics will broaden your understanding of the business world and encourage you to evaluate some of the consequences of business and government decisions. It is an academic subject which provides a good link between science and arts subjects. It is scientific in its investigative nature and requires good logical and analytical skills together with the ability to produce convincing written argument.

You will learn about business and governmental decisions and their impact on the wider economy. You will also learn to hone your analytical skills and write about economics in an academic manner.

Study of economics will broaden your understanding of the business world and encourage you to evaluate some of the consequences of business and government decisions.

Six GCSEs grade A*- C including a B grade in English Language and a C grade in maths. A minimum of a D grade at AS allows you to progress on to your second year of study.

You could progress on to study economics at university combining with many other subjects including finance business management and accounting. Economics is useful for those intending to enter the business or commercial world since it is included as a core subject in the examinations of all the professional bodies.