The course covers the following four key themes: Theme 1 - Study of microeconomic concepts. Development of an understanding of the nature of economics, how markets work, market failure and government intervention. Theme 2 - Study of microeconomic concepts. Development of an understanding of the measures of economic performance, aggregate demand, aggregate supply, national income, economic growth and macroeconomic objectives and policy. Theme 3 - Development of the microeconomic concepts in Theme 1 focussing on business economics. Development of an understanding of business growth, business objectives, revenues, costs and profits, market structures, the labour market and government intervention. Theme 4 - Development of the microeconomic concepts in Theme 2 applying them to concepts in a global context. Development of an understanding of international economics, poverty and inequality, emerging and developing economies, the financial sector and the role of the state in the macroeconomy.
5 GCSE’s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, a minimum grade 5 in mathematics and in English language or literature.
Examinations (three papers) Paper 1 -35% covers Themes 1 and 3 Paper 2 - 35% covers Themes 2 and 4 Paper 3 - 30% application of knowledge and understanding across all four themes.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS |
The course covers the following four key themes: Theme 1 - Study of microeconomic concepts. Development of an understanding of the nature of economics, how markets work, market failure and government intervention. Theme 2 - Study of microeconomic concepts. Development of an understanding of the measures of economic performance, aggregate demand, aggregate supply, national income, economic growth and macroeconomic objectives and policy. Theme 3 - Development of the microeconomic concepts in Theme 1 focussing on business economics. Development of an understanding of business growth, business objectives, revenues, costs and profits, market structures, the labour market and government intervention. Theme 4 - Development of the microeconomic concepts in Theme 2 applying them to concepts in a global context. Development of an understanding of international economics, poverty and inequality, emerging and developing economies, the financial sector and the role of the state in the macroeconomy.
5 GCSE’s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, a minimum grade 5 in mathematics and in English language or literature.
Examinations (three papers) Paper 1 -35% covers Themes 1 and 3 Paper 2 - 35% covers Themes 2 and 4 Paper 3 - 30% application of knowledge and understanding across all four themes.