Economics
Peter Symonds College - Hampshire
01962857500
Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX
Course summary

Economics is a subject that involves much discussion of current issues in the news. Well-resected by universities and employers alike, this course will enable you to develop your analytical, leteracy and numeracy skills. Economics is a subject that involves much discussion in lessons of current issues in the news. Theories are constructed to help our understanding of markets and economies. The subject is divided into two parts. Microeconomics is the study of individual markets and the behaviour of consumers and producers. Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole. Economics complements most A Level subjects as it develops both numeracy and literacy skills.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, plus Mathematics at grade 6 or above. You do not need to have studied Economics at GCSE level.

How you'll be assessed

A-level Economics grades are determined by three exam papers taken at the end of the second year. To prepare for these exams, students are given regular homework assignments. These are usually past data response and essay questions. There are also independent research tasks to complete. In addition there are class tests and mock exams.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOwens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX