Economics
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology - Nottingham
01158592040
93 Abbey Street, Nottingham, NG7 2PL
Course summary

You will learn to analyse key contemporary social issues, such as the closing of Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s Coal power station, through both traditional and behavioural economic theory, while responding to these issues in both quantitative and qualitative form.

Entry requirements

Our general entry requirements are that you need 5 Grade 6s in your GCSEs to study A Levels.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed at the end of the course through three 2 hour written examinations, all of which include extended periods of writing. Paper 1 relates to Markets and Market Failure (Micro-economics), Paper 2 relates to the National and International Economy, while Paper 3 covers both areas through a wider context of Economic issues and principles. Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure —33.3% of A Level—Questions: Section A: short numerical and statistical analysis, as well as moderate and extended writing questions in response to source material (40 marks) Section B: two extended writing questions related to key Microeconomic principles (40 marks) Paper 2: National and International Economy—33.3% of A Level—Questions: Section A: short numerical and statistical analysis, as well as moderate and extended writing questions in response to source material (40 marks) Section B: two extended writing questionings related to key Macroeconomic principles (40 marks) Paper 3: Economic Principles and Issues—2 hour written exam—33.3% of A Level—Questions: Section A: 30 1-mark multiple-choice questions Section B: three extended writing questions relating

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
Address93 Abbey Street, Nottingham, NG7 2PL