Economics
Fitzharrys School - Oxfordshire
01235520698
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP
Course summary

Over the course of the A-level you will study 4 units: • Introduction to Markets and Market Failure • The UK Economy – Performance and Policies • Business Behaviour and the Labour Market • A Global Perspective During the A-level you will explore the inter-relationship between micro- and macro-economic factors, consider the role of the theory in economics and learn to analyse economic trends, developments and debates from the news drawing on your expertise.

Entry requirements

Several questions and concepts rely on an effective working grasp of mathematics, so a level 5 at GCSE would be a recommended minimum for the study of economics.

How you'll be assessed

The exam papers consist of a mixture of short-answer questions testing core knowledge and extended answers assessing a student’s skill at analysing economic factors.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP