Economics helps you understand how we need to make the best possible use of the worlds scarce resources. It plays a big part in politics and society and will help you understand the decisions made by individuals, businesses and governments. You study how the UK and international economies work and the implications of government decisions. You will also study the psychology behind individual decision making. Economics will improve your analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills and is a subject which is well respected by universities.
Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5/4 or above. Or eight GCSEs at a minimum of grade 5.
All assessment is completed via examination at the end of the two years. There are three exams of two hours which cover all areas of the specification (AQA). The exam format is a combination of multiple choice, data response and extended written question.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BU |
Economics helps you understand how we need to make the best possible use of the worlds scarce resources. It plays a big part in politics and society and will help you understand the decisions made by individuals, businesses and governments. You study how the UK and international economies work and the implications of government decisions. You will also study the psychology behind individual decision making. Economics will improve your analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills and is a subject which is well respected by universities.
Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5/4 or above. Or eight GCSEs at a minimum of grade 5.
All assessment is completed via examination at the end of the two years. There are three exams of two hours which cover all areas of the specification (AQA). The exam format is a combination of multiple choice, data response and extended written question.