A Level Economics

Toll Bar Sixth Form

Station Road , New Waltham, Grimsby, DN36 4RZ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Tollbar Sixth Form

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The A-level Economics course explores the key principles and theories of micro- and macroeconomics. It brings to life the fundamental economic problem of scarcity and explores how decision makers, including ourselves, influence the allocation of increasingly scarce resources to try and maximise welfare within society. In this context, students of economics are increasingly in demand, with a skillset that is well suited to supporting solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing humankind.

Course Details

Full details of the course, its aims and objectives and methods of assessment can be accessed via:

AS and A-level Economics Specifications for first teaching in 2015 (aqa.org.uk)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Three exams of two hours each.

Paper 1 - Markets and market failure (33%)

Paper 2 - National and international economy (33%)

Paper 3 - Economic principles and issues (33%)

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are as follows:

• 5 x GCSEs at minimum Grade 4

• GCSE Grade 4 in English and Mathematics

• GCSE Grade 5 in an academically relevant qualification to the chosen A-level subject

Equipment required

You will only need basic stationery and a non-scientific calculator. However, there are a number of academic text books which are recommended reading and we would encourage you to purchase copies.

Your next steps...

Higher education and career pathways supported by A-level Economics include:

• Accountancy

• Banking and financial services

• Business

• Civil service

• Data analyst

• Economic consultancy

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