Economics

Applications Open: 5th December 2025

Applications Close: 31st January 2026

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grades of 4 or above of which must include English & Maths. Then individual subject criteria

Science and Maths - require level 7 in subject to study (plus 6 in maths for science subjects)

Most other courses require level 6 to study

Are you a curious person who wishes to learn more about issues like immigration, poverty and government failure? Are you open-minded and prepared to go beyond press headlines to learn the real story? Would you like to experience a whole new way of looking at the world and learn a new vocabulary to go alongside that evolving understanding? Then Economics could be the right choice for you.

You will learn how to use economic models to help you make sense of the very complicated world in which you live. You will study the government’s involvement in the economy (Politics) and the way the economy has evolved over time (History). We also study human behaviour (Psychology and Sociology), spend time analysing data (Mathematics and Statistics), and take a global perspective on important issues such as poverty (Geography, GPR, Ethics and International Relations). Economics is complementary to many other courses and you will be actively encouraged to bring your own knowledge and experience to the lessons.

What will the course involve?

The linear A level in Economics involves the study of

Markets and Business Behavior

The National and Global economy

Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

Assessment comprises of three, 2-hour long examinations.

Students will need to have a grade 6 in Mathematics and English Language GCSE.

Most Economics student use this valuable A Level to access degree courses at Russell group universities or to secure competitive degree level apprenticeships in industry. Economics qualifications are highly sought after in the financial sector: - Stockbroking, Banking, Insurance, Accounting and Finance or other senior positions in the public sector such as civil service, education or the NHS.