Economics A Level

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In London

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    Course

  • Location

    London

They say money makes the world go round, but how does it really get distributed? What decisions do governments, businesses and families make that help decide who is rich and who is poor? And what is ...

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London
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The Angel, 311-321 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DD

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  • Economics

Course programme

In the first year, you will be introduced to the basic economic problem of scarcity and unlimited wants and how the market allocates scarce resources. You will consider the government's role in managing the economy and how it achieves the macroeconomic objectives of economic growth, reducing unemployment, and equality in the distribution of income.

In the second year, you learn about the economics of business behaviour. For example, you will study how firms make price and output decisions and how the behaviour of one firm is affected by the actions of another. You will also study global economics and consider issues such as trade, globalisation, and development. Furthermore, you will learn about the role of banks and financial markets in the global economy.

Throughout the course you will develop knowledge of the main economic trends over the past 25 years and be able to compare recent and historical economic events. You will also be introduced to different economic thinkers and look at how these thinkers have influenced economic policy and debate.


  • You must satisfy the general entry criteria for A Level courses, which are based on your GCSE results.
  • In addition, you must achieve at least a grade B and a grade C in at least two written subjects, e.g. History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Religious Studies or English Language.
  • Because of the mathematical content of the course we would prefer you to have achieved a grade B or above in Maths.

International students:

  • Equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered.
  • IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) or equivalent.

Assessment is by exam at the end of your second year.

Students who study this A Level often progress onto university to study courses such as Economics, Finance, Management and other Business-related Degrees. It also lends itself to study of other Social Science or Humanities subjects such as Government and Politics and History. If you want to study Economics at university it is recommended that you also study AS Mathematics.

Economics A Level

Price on request