The study of Economics emphasises the importance of economic issues in a modern society and seeks to encourage an understanding of the world in which we live today and the economic forces that shape all our lives. Economics is an excellent subject for developing personal transferable skills such as the skills of analysis, application and evaluation.

It is intellectually robust and of contemporary relevance. The Economics Department has a proud record of excellent A Level attainment – in 2024, 38% of students achieved an A* and 76% A*/A in the subject. Many of our Economics students progress to very competitive courses at Russell Group universities each year, providing them with excellent employment prospects.

Course Details

Edexcel Economics A (9EC0)

The A Level is structured into four themes with three externally assessed examinations.

• Theme 1 – Introduction to markets and market failure (inc. government intervention)
• Theme 2 – The UK economy – performance and policies (inc. growth, employment, inflation and macroeconomic policy)
• Theme 3 – Business behaviour and the labour market (inc. business growth and market structures)
• Theme 4 – A global perspective (inc. international economics, economic development and the financial sector)