STUDYING ECONOMICS WILL DEVELOP YOUR INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE SUBJECT AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE WIDER POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT. The theoretical aspects of the course applied to real world examples will enable you to develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful ‘economist’s mind’. The subject will provide you with an understanding of current economic issues and economic problems that affect everyday life. In addition, it will develop your ability to analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it. Economics develops both convergent and divergent problem solving skill.
Some of our subjects are subject to standard entry requirements and some have additional requirements. Please see below: Subject-specific entry requirements: • 5 in Maths Standard entry requirements: • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted). • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3. • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table). • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied. • Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level.
Students will be assessed internally on a regular basis, including through formal mock exams. There are final exams at the end of the course in Year Two. Year Two Assessment: Paper One and Two – Combination of Data Response / Context questions (40 marks) and essay questions (40 marks). Paper One examines mainly Micro Economic Topics. Paper 2 examines mainly macroeconomics topics. Paper Three – Combination of MCQ (30 marks) and Case study questions (50 marks).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AH |
STUDYING ECONOMICS WILL DEVELOP YOUR INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE SUBJECT AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE WIDER POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT. The theoretical aspects of the course applied to real world examples will enable you to develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful ‘economist’s mind’. The subject will provide you with an understanding of current economic issues and economic problems that affect everyday life. In addition, it will develop your ability to analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it. Economics develops both convergent and divergent problem solving skill.
Some of our subjects are subject to standard entry requirements and some have additional requirements. Please see below: Subject-specific entry requirements: • 5 in Maths Standard entry requirements: • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted). • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3. • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table). • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied. • Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level.
Students will be assessed internally on a regular basis, including through formal mock exams. There are final exams at the end of the course in Year Two. Year Two Assessment: Paper One and Two – Combination of Data Response / Context questions (40 marks) and essay questions (40 marks). Paper One examines mainly Micro Economic Topics. Paper 2 examines mainly macroeconomics topics. Paper Three – Combination of MCQ (30 marks) and Case study questions (50 marks).