Economics A Level

Admission is based solely on actual GCSE results. No conditional offers will be made in advance of GCSE results day.

Applications to join Year 12 should be made on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

Students applying after this deadline will be eligible to join the school if they meet the criteria and there are places still available in Year 12 on the courses they wish to follow.

Entry Requirements: - All students joining Year 12 will have achieved:

• A minimum of 52 points across 8 GCSE subjects;

• A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature;

• The subject requirements for the A Level subjects to be studied.

All A Level courses have specific requirements related to course content. Please refer to the detailed information for each course.

It is important to take time to read the individual course requirements and specifications.

How to Apply: - Please apply via our school website: www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

We are not accepting applications via KentChoices.

Please check our school website for more details.

Economics (Pearson)

A Level Economics is intended to give students an understanding of economic theories and concepts. It enables students to develop a critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. The course invites students to apply their economic knowledge in a range of real-world contexts such as the housing market and environmental destruction, and the operation of global financial markets. By studying economics, it is hoped that students will develop a better understanding of the world in which they live and be able to make supported judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it.

A variety of teaching and learning styles are adopted to enable students to acquire the full range of key skills and to encourage participation in problem solving and decision-making activities.

Module 1: 2 hour written paper (worth 35% of the A Level)

Module 2: 2 hour written paper (worth 35% of the A Level)

Module 3: 2 hour written paper (worth 30% of the A Level)

Grade 7 in Mathematics (and grade 7 in Economics if studied at GCSE).

Economics is useful in that it feeds successfully into any degree
programme. Common degree courses followed include:

• Economics
• Econometrics
• Actuarial Science
• Business
  
• Accountancy
• Financial Services