A Level Economics

Course code

MA017

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

You will study, explore and discuss current issues nationally and globally in relation to the behaviour of economic agents in the real world, especially the theoretical workings of the free market. You will be exploring imperfections and market failures, and the potential impacts and limitations of a variety of governmental policies and approaches.

Economics is ideal to combine with traditional subjects such as Mathematics and is a springboard to a wide range of analytical based careers.

The topics studied on this course are:

Microeconomics - looks at individual markets to discover how prices are set and the impact of decision making by consumers, businesses and the Government
Macroeconomics - covers how overall economies operate. Many of the topics are discussed daily in the news, for example unemployment, inflation, interest rates, imports/ exports, exchange rates and globalisation

Assessment is 100% exam including synoptic assessment.

On completion of this course you may progress onto a degree. Please note that some universities stipulate A-level Mathematics as a subject requirement for a degree in Economics. Economics can lead to a number of careers such as:

Accounting
Banking and Finance
Business Management
Economist
Journalism
Politics

You will need to be analytical as diagrams are often used to explain and analyse theory. You will also have the opportunity to attend specialist sixth form conferences at local universities for which there may be an additional charge.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level Economics: Grade 9-5 English Language

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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