Economics

Course Duration: 2 years Course Level: A Level

Why study Economics?

I want to study a dynamic and exciting subject of importance to everybody in society
I want to investigate the best way of using limited resources efficiently
I want to find out about economic issues that affect all of our lives
I want to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

What does the course consist of?

Investigating core economic models and concepts across four main themes:
An introduction to markets and market failure
The UK economy – performance and policies
Business behaviour and the labour market
Global economic perspectives.
Investigating key issues such as:
Market forces: Why are house prices so high in London?
The state: Why are there always waiting lists in the NHS?
Unemployment: Why is it so high in North East England?
Climate Change: What can Economics offer to the debate?
You will have the opportunity to take part in a departmental trips such as an Economics Grade Booster conference in Leeds.

How is this course assessed?

What might this course lead on to?

Higher education, as a specialist course or combined with other subjects
Careers in many different areas such as Management, Marketing, IT, Accounting and Finance.

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