Start Date
Mon Sep 09 2024
Day / Time
Weekdays
Duration
1 year
Campus
Baltic Campus
Economics is not simply all about numbers. It is the study of the world around us from a social, financial and cultural perspective, economics has never been as important or relevant than it is now, due to rapid advances in technologies.
Whilst studying A Level economics, you will cover a range of economic principles that will allow you to apply economic theory to support analysis of current economic problems and issues, and encourage you to appreciate the interrelationships between microeconomics and macroeconomics.
You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions. You will also build upon your quantitative skills and appreciate that, when evaluating arguments, both qualitative and quantitative evidence are important.
Studying Business and Economics together provides a good combination for
anyone looking to start a career in some of the following
industries; Finance, Accountancy, Trading, Journalism or Data Analysis.
These two A-level courses provides a solid foundation to build a professional
career either via University or directly into employment.
Students will
get the opportunity to visit businesses and hear from guest speakers during
their studies inlcuding a visit to London to visit the finance heart of the UK’s
economy and decision making.
Topics Covered
To study A Levels, you will need to achieve 6 grade 6 GCSEs including Maths and English Language.
If you don’t quite get these grades, we do offer an initial assessment to check your suitability for the course.
Subjects such as English, Sociology, History and Government & Politics are a good combination for anyone studying Business.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246, [email protected] or via Live Chat. Or pop along to one of our Enrolment Events.