Economics

To apply to Notre Dame High School Norwich's Sixth Form, please go to https://www.ndhs.org.uk/sixth-form and click on How to Apply. The application process opens in October.

Economics is an increasingly popular subject at A-Level, no doubt due to the current economic climate and the subject’s high standing with universities. During their studies students will be introduced to microeconomics and macroeconomics, developing an understanding of both the UK and global economy.

Economics investigates how individuals, firms and nations make economic decisions – students will be studying areas such as demand and supply, elasticity of demand and supply, externalities, economic growth, interest rates, inflation and unemployment. Students will learn to apply the ‘economists toolkit’ (a range of theoretical models) to recent and current economic problems both at a domestic and global level.

Why our students like this course

Economics is my favourite A-Level subject and has encouraged me to study either Economics and Finance or Business Studies at university and pursue finance career. The course covers such a wide range of topics including business economics, globalisation, government policy and the financial markets. I would advise anyone with an interest in the role of money or business in society to take Economics as it is genuinely fascinating and provides useful essay writing and analytical skills.

No specific requirement

To apply for a place at Notre Dame Sixth Form, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page of the Sixth Form section of the Notre Dame High School website (http://www.ndhs.org.uk)

Economics complements many other choices of A-Level. Students doing Maths and Science subjects will revel in the diagrams and analysis that Economics offers and have a chance to develop their essay skills. Students studying Social Science subjects, Humanities, English and languages will contrastingly enjoy the extended writing aspect of the course but develop new numerical and analytical skills.