Economics - A Level

Student entry into our Sixth Form requires 5 grade 4 GCSE's or above including English and Maths.

If you studied the applied subject at GCSE we are asking for a grade 5 in that subjects (Grade 6 in Maths)

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/economics/as-and-a-level/economics-7135-7136/specification-at-a-glance

Economics is a ‘social science’ that examines the behaviours of individuals and their interaction with firms and the external environment - local and global economies. The course will examine the rules, concepts and theories that are the key drivers, and questions why things happen within an economy and their impact.

Students do not need to have studied Economics at KS4 to enrol onto KS5 Economics.

Economics requires logical thinking, an interest in current affairs and the ability to analyse key concepts, discuss economic themes and be self-directed in terms of research and evidence collection.

In this current Covid climate, knowing why decisions are being made by governments and world leaders to kick-start growth within the economy is important. Understanding the policies and support packages that have been set up for individuals, and industry are explored. This will enrich your understanding, initially of basic theories linked to scarcity of resources, supply and demand, inequality and poverty, financial systems and market failure, amongst others. This will make your learning experience more dynamic, applicable and transferable to the real world..

THE COURSE

Over the course of two years you will study a range of topics across both:

Micro Economics (1-5) Year 12 and (1-8) Year 13 and

Macro Economics (6-9) Year 12 and (9-14) Year 13.

More information on each unit can be accessed through the links provided.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Economics students are encouraged to develop their awareness and wider economic skills alongside their core teaching. We have guest speakers that have provided insights into key economic and business themes, and it is hoped that extra-curricular trips will feature again in the future.

Students have also been encouraged to sign-up for online conferences, webinars and attend virtual seminars to support learning.

Students have an excellent awareness about the economy and how this impacts on local and global businesses and communities. This is encouraged, to support key theme topics An example of this will be engaging with local and national firms in 2020-2021 to highlight the current economic climate, and understand strategies used for survival and growth during the Covid pandemic.

Student entry into our Sixth Form requires 5 grade 4 GCSE's or above including English and Maths.

If applying for an A Level course that you have studied at GCSE it is expected that you would attain a minimum of a Grade 5 in this subject.

With a focus on helping you to become a good decision maker, you will learn essential research, financial, global awareness and behavioural skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver. These skills are all highly sought after and valued in a wide range of careers.

You could in addition with other Level 3 qualifications apply to university to do a Degree in Economics, or decide to focus on a financial and investment pathway or study with Business or Maths. You could apply to do a more vocational route, to include a wide variety of financial apprenticeship opportunities and higher apprenticeship opportunities from Level 4.

The skills you acquire during your A level will also equip you with the essential tools to enter straight into employment and a career with a financial, social science or business focus.

Economics is a well-established academic subject. We have economists from Sprowston who now work for central government in the Treasury as well as in different areas of local government.

Popular destinations are accountancy, banking and insurance while a number of students have become university lecturers, as well as teachers.

Economics clearly can lead in a variety of exciting directions.