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Economics A Level [Y1]

East Sussex College - Lewes

Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

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.

A Level & Mixed Programme

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

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.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/106140/

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