In an ever-changing world, Economics as a Social Science is an academically challenging subject providing an opportunity to study a range of crucial issues affecting the economy in an analytical and objective manner.
A minimum of five full GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9–5, with 3 of the passes at grade 6 or above in English (Language or Literature), Mathematics and one further subject. If either Economics or Business have been previously studied, a GCSE grade 6 or above in that subject
At the end of year 2 students will sit three papers covering content studied over both years. Papers 1 and 2 Section A case study response (unseen prior to exam) – both papers include one question requiring an extended answer Section B– one extended essay from a choice of three Paper 3 Section A – 30 multiple-choice questions Section B – case study response (unseen prior to exam) Each paper is 2 hours in duration and comprises 33.3% of the overall grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4TD |
In an ever-changing world, Economics as a Social Science is an academically challenging subject providing an opportunity to study a range of crucial issues affecting the economy in an analytical and objective manner.
A minimum of five full GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9–5, with 3 of the passes at grade 6 or above in English (Language or Literature), Mathematics and one further subject. If either Economics or Business have been previously studied, a GCSE grade 6 or above in that subject
At the end of year 2 students will sit three papers covering content studied over both years. Papers 1 and 2 Section A case study response (unseen prior to exam) – both papers include one question requiring an extended answer Section B– one extended essay from a choice of three Paper 3 Section A – 30 multiple-choice questions Section B – case study response (unseen prior to exam) Each paper is 2 hours in duration and comprises 33.3% of the overall grade.