If you ever wonder about issues like what caused the last financial crisis, why poverty exists and if Brexit is a good idea, then economics could be for you. You don't need to have studied economics GCSE to take the A Level course. Depending on the career path you want to take in the future, economics fits particularly well with other social science subjects, with history, geography, but equally as well with business related subjects. It will give you a great set of transferable skills frequently sought by employers including numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as commercial awareness: an essential requirement for business.
At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above.
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 3 examination papers each of 2 hours duration. Examinations will be made up of a variety of question styles including data response, essay, multiple choice and case studies.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB |
If you ever wonder about issues like what caused the last financial crisis, why poverty exists and if Brexit is a good idea, then economics could be for you. You don't need to have studied economics GCSE to take the A Level course. Depending on the career path you want to take in the future, economics fits particularly well with other social science subjects, with history, geography, but equally as well with business related subjects. It will give you a great set of transferable skills frequently sought by employers including numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as commercial awareness: an essential requirement for business.
At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above.
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 3 examination papers each of 2 hours duration. Examinations will be made up of a variety of question styles including data response, essay, multiple choice and case studies.