Economics (A Level)

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How to Apply: We don't accept application on KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/applying-for-post-16/

Economics is the study of how society uses the world’s resources, how the global financial system functions and the economic science that underpins small scale business and individuals (micro) and large scale policy (macro) decisions.

The subject is divided between Microeconomics (themes 1 and 3) and Macro economics (Themes 2 and 4). Students will use economic theory to analyse current economic issues.

Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure

Theme 2: The UK economy - performance and policies

Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market

Theme 4: A global perspective

There are 3 examination papers:

Paper 1: Microeconomics – 35% of final grade

Paper 2: Macroeconomics – 35% of final grade

Paper 3: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics – 30% of final grade

You must meet the overall requirements for Leigh Academy Longfield's post-16, and the requirements for this subject specifically. These can be found on our academy website:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/sixth-form-subjects/

Careers in the financial sector, ICT, teaching & education, business sector and engineering.