Economics is the study of how society operates in terms of what is produced, what is consumed, and how income is distributed. It also looks at what determines individual or household decision-making in terms of spending, saving, and work. Economics has had a lot of coverage in the media recently due to the current cost of living crisis, the recent minibudget, Brexit, and of course the economic implications of the Covid pandemic! If you are interested in such huge issues and how they impact all of our lives, then this is the course for you. Areas covered include: • How markets work, unemployment and inflation, • Why do we have recessions, • Development economics, • Behavioural economics. Economics is a hugely versatile qualification and can be used to go into a range of careers. These include finance (banking, stockbroking, etc.), business management, government policy, law, journalism and teaching. If you have an interest in current affairs, then you should find the topics covered hugely engaging. Economics is a very well-respected subject as it shows that you have a range of sought-after skills such as data-handling, logical problem-solving, the ability to write in an analytical and evaluative manner, and a good understanding of global problems and potential solutions.
5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 5 including Maths and English (at grade 5).
The A-Level is assessed purely on exams which are taken at the end of Year 13. We use the AQA exam board and there are three separate papers which are: • Paper 1: Markets and market failure • Paper 2: National and international economy • Paper 3: Economic principles and issues These exams combine a mixture of question types including multiple-choice knowledge questions, essays, and data response questions. The nature of the content and the assessment means that you need to have strong written and mathematical skills so you will need to achieve a grade of 6 or above in English and Maths.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Mill Road, Okehampton, EX20 1PW |
Economics is the study of how society operates in terms of what is produced, what is consumed, and how income is distributed. It also looks at what determines individual or household decision-making in terms of spending, saving, and work. Economics has had a lot of coverage in the media recently due to the current cost of living crisis, the recent minibudget, Brexit, and of course the economic implications of the Covid pandemic! If you are interested in such huge issues and how they impact all of our lives, then this is the course for you. Areas covered include: • How markets work, unemployment and inflation, • Why do we have recessions, • Development economics, • Behavioural economics. Economics is a hugely versatile qualification and can be used to go into a range of careers. These include finance (banking, stockbroking, etc.), business management, government policy, law, journalism and teaching. If you have an interest in current affairs, then you should find the topics covered hugely engaging. Economics is a very well-respected subject as it shows that you have a range of sought-after skills such as data-handling, logical problem-solving, the ability to write in an analytical and evaluative manner, and a good understanding of global problems and potential solutions.
5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 5 including Maths and English (at grade 5).
The A-Level is assessed purely on exams which are taken at the end of Year 13. We use the AQA exam board and there are three separate papers which are: • Paper 1: Markets and market failure • Paper 2: National and international economy • Paper 3: Economic principles and issues These exams combine a mixture of question types including multiple-choice knowledge questions, essays, and data response questions. The nature of the content and the assessment means that you need to have strong written and mathematical skills so you will need to achieve a grade of 6 or above in English and Maths.