Level 3 AS Economics
A Level
In Ashton Under Lyne
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Ashton under lyne
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Duration
1 Year
This course will give you an understanding of economic concepts and theories through consideration of current economic issues and institutions.
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Course programme
AS/AGCE ECONOMICS
Money makes the world go round, and this traditionally highly respected and valued subject will help you to understand how and why. Economics is all around us and central to understanding wider global issues. This course will give you an understanding of economic concepts and theories through consideration of current economic issues and institutions.
Length of Course
One year AS/two year AGCE.
What qualifications will i need to study on the course?
At least 5 grade Cs or above in your GCSEs. It is recommended that you have achieved at least a grade C in GCSE Mathematics.
What will I study?
You will study subjects such as unemployment, recession, inflation etc and discover the theoretical principles to help you to answer important and fascinating questions regarding a variety of social and economic issues such as poverty, the environment, developing countries, transport, European Politics and so much more.
Units studied include Markets in Action (how financial markets work and how they can fail) and The National and International Economy ( inflation, employment, taxation and international trade)
Method of assessment
100% exam.
What will I be able to progress to?
Many of our students leave college to go onto University with a large proportion studying for degrees in Economics or Business/management subjects. Others move in to careers in management, finance, accounting , marketing etc.
Level 3 AS Economics