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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School - Sixth Form Open Evening
February 4, 2027
17:00 - 20:00
Economics A Level
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
<p>There will be a charge for trips and visits etc.</p>
No Availability
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2027 ENTRY
Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/
How to Apply:
Applications will open in November 2026.
Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling
Externals - Through Kent Choices
https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/
DEADLINE: Gaining a place at our Sixth Form is incredibly competitive. To ensure we can follow the correct processes for making offers and gathering information appropriately, the deadline for all applications, internal and external, will be Friday 26th February 2027 at 15.00.
Following this deadline, external applicants that are considered to have met the requirements for a Conditional Offer will receive a notification via Kent Choices. You will also be invited to an Online Application Meeting in March 2027. This meeting will be a compulsory stage of the application process and will provide details of the next steps and what is required to gain a place in our Sixth Form for September 2027. Any applicants that do not attend the meeting will have their Conditional Offer withdrawn.
External applicants that attend the meeting will retain their Conditional Offer and gain access to the next stage of the application process.
Internal Applicants have an automatic conditional offer. Following the deadline, students will attend a 1-2-1 meeting to discuss your options. You will not be able to make any changes to your subject choices until the Option Blocks have been created around the end of Term 5.
What to include in your application:
You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:
Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***
Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice
*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option
Course Summary
Economics
A Level
AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Economics
Course Details
Skills that will be developed:
You will develop key analytical thinking, critical evaluation, and problem-solving skills by applying economic theories to real-world issues. You'll develop data interpretation, and quantitative abilities, and learn to construct clear, logical arguments in your writing. You will be encouraged to stay informed on current affairs and engage in class debates. These skills are valuable in business, finance, and public policy.
What will you learn?
You study both microeconomics and macroeconomics. In microeconomics, you explore how markets work, covering demand and supply, elasticities, and various market structures (e.g., perfect competition vs. monopoly). You also examine market failure, looking at issues like externalities, public goods, and the role of government interventions (taxes, subsidies, regulations) to correct inefficiencies. Microeconomics also explores labour markets including wage determination and employment dynamics.
In macroeconomics, you learn about the overall economy, focusing on key economic indicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment. You study government policies, including fiscal policy (taxes and spending), monetary policy (interest rates), and supply-side policies to influence economic growth and stability. Topics like international trade, globalisation, exchange rates, and the role of financial markets are also explored, helping you understand broader global economic interactions and their impacts on national economies.
The A-level exams consist of three, 2-hour papers, Paper 1 (Markets and Market Failure) Paper 2 (The National and International Economy) Paper 3 (Economic Principles and Issues).
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Economics A level from 2015 consists of three papers, Paper 1 (Markets and market failure) Paper 2 (The National and international economy) Paper 3 (Economic principles and issues).
Typical questions asked: Should students pay for their University Education? Is the Credit Crunch a rerun of the Great Depression of 1929? What will be the consequences of the Credit Crunch for UK Economic Performance?
Entry requirements
You must achieve a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Mathematics and and a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE English Language and English Literature. If you have studied GCSE Economics you must achieve a Grade 6 or above.
Your next steps...
What happens when you have finished?
Economics will provide a firm foundation for the study of many courses at degree level, including finance and accountancy, management and business courses. It is highly recommended that Economics is combined with AS or A2 Mathematics to ensure the full availability of Economics courses at the degree level.
Future Opportunities
Economics gives opportunities for careers in both the public and the private sector Jobs include working in the civil service, local government, banking, accountancy, manufacturing and business management.
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