Economics A Level

Applications Open: - 5th November 2025

Applications Close: - 5th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Our entry requirements are subject specific, please look through our website for more information. Specific information can be found under Sixth Form and in Choosing courses. Details are here

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Economics provides a practical understanding of how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions in the face of scarcity, allowing students to comprehend complex real-world issues like inflation, economic crises, and global events. This, combined with the above skills, makes students of A-level Economics attractive candidates for university degrees. The study of Economics provides a basis for careers in finance and management, and offers valuable life skills by enhancing your ability to manage personal finances. Economics complements many other subjects at A-level since it comprises aspects of mathematical, social and scientific theories. Please note however, that many UK universities require a minimum of a Grade B in A-level Mathematics to be considered to apply for Economics.

Skills Development:

Analytical & Critical Thinking:

Students learn to analyse economic data, evaluate policies, and understand cause-and-effect relationships.

Problem-Solving:

Students apply economic theories to real-world issues and develop structured arguments to propose solutions.

Communication:

The course requires effective articulation of complex economic concepts, improving your written and verbal communication skills.

The Economics course is examined by the AQA exam board, and is a linear qualification. The AQA Economics specification involves study of behaviour across two main sectors:

Individuals, firms, markets and how markets fail

National and International economies.

The course is assessed through three papers of equal weighting at the end of Year 13. All papers are assessed using a combination of both data and multiple-choice questions with a high emphasis on written case study and essay questions. Quantitative skills used in assessing the course content involves students to interpret and analyse data in written, numerical and graphical forms and will require students to apply knowledge of fractions, ratios, percentages and mean, median and quartiles to calculations of cost, revenue and elasticity. The requirement of GCSE grade 5 or higher in mathematics and English (or equivalent) is set with this in mind.

GCSE grade 5 in mathematics and GCSE grade 5 in a humanities subject such as English, Religious, History, Geography or equivalent.

Economics supports applications to various courses or economics.