Curriculum
Only for the curious! The student of Economics is interested in the world around them and always asks “why”? Why is unemployment rising, what is ‘inflation’ and why is it so important? What caused the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and do we agree with how the Government and Bank of England responded to this? What decides how much the pound is worth and does it really matter that we import more from abroad than we export? As a student of Economics you will look at the markets for gold, oil, houses and shares and seek to understand the forces that determine our wealth as a nation and our prosperity as individuals.
We also look at the role of government. What can they do to make the most of the resources we have? How does the government create incentives to encourage people to make choices which benefit society like reducing our carbon footprint and avoid those that hurt us like eating unhealthy foods. Studying Economics develops numeracy and critical thinking. You will learn how to use data, observations and experience to analyse a situation, make a decision and argue your case persuasively. You’ll learn to question and challenge in a way that helps you think for yourself and understand the facts behind the headlines.
Progression
Economics has been studied for hundreds of years and is a well respected A Level, whether you want to go on to university or go straight into employment. Many Economics students have gone on to secure Higher Apprenticeships with prestigious employers.
Careers
Management, accountancy, financial adviser, banking, government and journalism.
Entry Requirements
Students must achieve six GCSE grades or equivalent at 6,6,5,5,4,4 including Grade 6 in
Maths and English.
Assessment
The Exam Board is AQA.
Three externally assessed exams at the end of year 2.
Opportunities for Work Related Activities
LIBF Student Investor Challenge. Seminars run by the UWE School of Economics. Visiting speakers from the Institute for Chartered Accountants of England & Wales.
