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East Sussex College - Lewes
Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Monday, 07 September 2026
East Sussex College - Lewes
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours
You will need to buy a copy of the course text book, the cost of which is approximately �30. In addition, there will be opportunities to attend revision conferences for which there is a cost in the region of �25.
Course Summary
During this Economics A-Level, you will study key theoretical concepts, improve your understanding of politics, current affairs, and the environment, and realise that economics can be applied to almost all aspects of life.
Course Details
During this two-year course, you will study key theoretical concepts, such as supply and demand, competition and monopoly. You will improve your knowledge and awareness of politics, government policy, current affairs, and the environment. You will then start to discover answers to economic questions, such as why the price of petrol keeps rising, why education is free in the UK, and whether all nations benefit from free trade and globalisation.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will be assessed through three exams at the end of the second year. Each exam contributes 33.3% to your A-Level.
Entry requirements
Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:A GCSE grade 4 in English Language and grade 6 in Maths.
Your next steps...
Once you have finished this course, you can move onto a variety of university courses and careers. It can provide an insight into decision making in a variety of occupations, including law, town planning, business management and marketing, as well as conservation and environmental management.
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