Economics A Level at Waddesdon CofE School
A-Level and AS level Economics are designed to provide knowledge and understanding of local, national and international markets and the interaction of consumers, businesses and government. Students who study A-Level Economics typically have an interest in the world of finance, business, current affairs, international relations or human geography and mathematics. There is no requirement for students to have studied Business or Economics at GCSE level but it is important for students to have an enthusiasm for the subject and be a regular reader of the quality press. Minimum GCSE grades of B in English and B in Maths are required to take this subject although it is expected that most students will have very strong numeracy skills and are likely to take Maths at A-Level or have A grades in mathematics-based GCSEs. It should be noted that students who wish to continue with economics at degree level would be required by most universities to have a Maths A-Level.
The course is entirely assessed by examinations which take place at the end of the course in May/June of Year 12 for AS and May/June of Year 13 for A2. There is no coursework.
Students will need to buy a copy of the textbook published specifically for the course by Pearson. The book is not yet on sale but is likely to cost around £25. It is also advisable for students to buy revision guides for each of the four themes which at
the time of writing are not yet on sale but in previous years have cost around £7.
There is also a quarterly journal entitled Economics Today which is written for A-Level students of economics priced at a discounted rate of around £11.00 for an annual subscription and available through the school.
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Waddesdon CofE School directly.