Economics

Course summary

Economics provides transferable skills allowing students a smooth transition from an educational environment to a work environment. At Townsend, we aim to ensure that students studying Economics will develop a range of life skills including teamwork, problem-solving, independent learning and communication skills whilst enjoying the course that we offer and meeting their academic potential. We aim to instil a lifelong interest in Economics at a local, national and international level. The Economics curriculum provides a knowledge and understanding of core and complex economic models and concepts. Delivered content is built upon through a variety of practice questions and case studies with regular feedback supporting student progress. All students are encouraged to develop an understanding of current events and we aim to ensure that students continue to think critically and question the changing economic environment around them. Economics A Level has had a surge of popularity in recent years and is now in the top 10 of A Levels studied in the UK (2023 – Ranked 9), and one of the most popular social sciences at university.