Code: A1QEC
Economics is a highly valuable, academic subject for those who have an interest in what's happening in the world around them.
This course intends to blend theory with real-life application in the search
for better ways to manage our economy, resulting in a more equitable
society.
Through the study of A Level Economics you will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the world around you and the economic issues and debates that impact our lives.
You will develop skills that are highly valued by universities and employers, including data interpretation, analytical and evaluative skills, problem solving, and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to take part in group work, classroom discussions, analysing news articles, problem solving challenges as well as research into economic issues.
There will be opportunity to join master class seminars on economic issues of
the day such as behavioural economics, game theory and government
policy.
Year 12:
In your first year, you will develop a strong
understanding of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomic
topics include: the basic economic problem, price determination in competitive
markets, production, technological change, market structures (perfect
competition, oligopoly and monopoly), market failure and government
intervention.
Macroeconomics topics include: government objectives, measuring macroeconomic
performance, theories and models of the economy, economic issues (inflation,
unemployment, economic growth), monetary, fiscal and supply-side policies.
Year 13:
The second year builds upon the economics
already learnt in your first year, considering economic concepts and theories in
greater depth and integrating understanding across topics.
Additional topics include: competition policy, labour markets, poverty and inequality, financial markets, globalisation and international trade.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
All Loughborough College
Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at
grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
GCSE English
Language and Maths at grade 5.
Economics is widely accepted as a challenging and rewarding A Level. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for further study at university or be ready for the world of work.
Students that have gone on to study economics at degree level have typically
found employment in sectors including finance, charitable and not-for-profit
organisations, consultancies, insurance and accountancy firms, government
departments and think tanks.
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