A level economics provides students with a better understanding of the world around them. Students study fundamental issues such as inflation, employment, consumer behaviour, international trade and poverty. These ever changing issues make economics a dynamic and interesting subject. You will assess policy responses that governments implement in a bid to achieve their macroeconomic goals, as well as learn more about the financial and social consequences of these decisions.
This course provides an introduction to the two main branches of economics: microeconomics (the way in which markets work) and macroeconomics (how economies operate).
Students will learn how to manipulate data, interpret results, present arguments and to make judgements with justified recommendations on the basis of the available evidence. You will assess policy responses that governments have implemented in a bid to achieve their macroeconomic goals, as well as learn more about the financial and social consequences of these decisions, both at home and overseas.
Through the study of Economics you will gain many transferable skills, including advanced analysis and evaluation of current affairs, as well as the critical thinking and data handling.
We follow the AQA Exam Board at A level.