AS/A Level Economics

Stockton Sixth Form College

A Level

In Stockton-On-Tees

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
Grade C or above in Mathematics is advisable

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AS/A Level Economics
  • Level: AS/A Level
  • Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
  • I want to study a dynamic and exciting subject of importance to everybody
  • I would like to take part in a variety of departmental activities such as an Economics Conference; study trip visits to London and Prague; the 'Proshare' Investment Competition and 'Young Enterprise'
  • I want to address the problem of using limited resources efficiently
  • I want to find out about the economic issues that affect all of us
  • I want to develop analytical and problem solving skills
What does the course consist of?
  • Investigating the core components of our economic system
    · The market mechanism as a means of allocating resources
    · The overall performance of the economy - growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade
    · Business Economics and Efficiency
    · Britain in the Global Economy
  • Investigating key issues such as
    · Should the UK join the Euro?
    · Why is unemployment in the North East so high?
    · Why are there always waiting lists in the NHS?
    · Why is a premier league striker so expensive?
    · Does Economics provide solutions to pollution and congestion?
    · Does 'Northumbria Water' put profit before safety?

How is this course assessed?
  • Both AS and A-level Economics are assessed by examinations, with one paper in January and June of each year. Examinations will be based upon multiple choice, data response and essay questions
What might this course lead on to?
  • Higher Education as a specialist course or combined with other subjects
  • Careers in many different areas such as management, marketing, IT, accounting, finance etc

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