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ECONOMICS

Head of Dept
Mr. A.Taylor-Forbes
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The Economist's Dictionary of Economics defines economics as "The study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth in human society."

Why choose A-Level Economics
  • develop an interest and enthusiasm for economics and its contribution to the wider political and social environment
  • develop an understanding of a range of concepts and acquire an ability to use these concepts in a variety of different contexts
  • develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful 'economist's mind'
  • practice skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life
  • develop an understanding of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life
  • apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real world phenomena
  • analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it.

New A-Level: First teaching Sept 2015

Download: AQA Full Spec
  • Component 1: Markets and Market Failure (33.3%)
  • Component 2: National and International Economy (33.3%)
  • Component 3: Economic Principles and Issues (33.3%)

Exams - Until June 2015

  • Econ 1: Markets and Market Failure - June 2014
  • Econ 2: The National Economy - June 2014
  • Econ 3: Markets and the Distribution of Income - June 2015
  • Econ 4: The National and International Economy - June 2015

Enrichment:

The Economics Students take part in a number of competitions:
  • http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/pages/targettwopointzero/default.aspx
  • http://careers.icaew.com/events/BASE

University Courses

Range from simply Economics (Economics, Land Economy, Industrial Economics, Economics and Politics, Economics and a Language, Banking and Finance) to Economics combined with another subject such as a language, finance or politics plus many more. Please note that if you are considering a degree in Economics please check the university entry requirements as many require A-level mathematics.

Birmingham University
Manchester University
LSE
Nottingham University

Career Opportunities

A recent survey showed that economics graduates had the second highest average salary a decade after graduation (being topped only by clinical dentists). They are equipped with excellent quantitative skills requested and appreciated by employers.

Popular career choices: Careers in specialist economic services, management, accounting, consultancy, the Civil Service, the Bank of England, journalism and the media, social work, marketing, personnel, actuarial science, teaching, and the law.

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