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Overview

Explore the forces that shape our world with the A-Level Economics course at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College. This two-year program provides a deep understanding of how markets and governments work, equipping you with analytical and problem-solving skills highly valued by universities and employers. At Shooters Hill, we offer expert teaching, modern resources, and a supportive environment to help you excel in your studies and prepare for a bright future.

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Course Content

This two-year course follows the AQA exam board, offering a structured approach to learning economics through three key units.

Year 1 Content:

● Individuals, Firms, Markets, and Market Failure

○ Economic Methodology and the Economic Problem

○ Price Determination in a Competitive Market

○ Production, Costs, and Revenue

○ Market Structures (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, and Oligopoly)

○ Market Failure and Government Intervention

● The National Economy in a Global Context

○ Macroeconomic Objectives (e.g., Growth, Inflation, Unemployment)

○ Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

○ Economic Performance Indicators

○ Fiscal, Monetary, and Supply-side Policies

Year 2 Content:

● Economic Principles and Issues

○ Advanced Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Concepts

○ Global Economics (International Trade, Exchange Rates, and Globalisation)

○ Development Economics

○ Poverty and Inequality

○ The Role of Financial Markets and the State

Assessment includes three written exams at the end of the course, which test your knowledge, application, and evaluation skills across all units.

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Requirements

To enrol in the A-Level Economics course, you’ll need:

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Maths and English

  • An interest in economics and finance

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Careers

Economists are employed in a variety of settings in both the public and private sectors.

  1. Economist – Economic analyst, policy advisor.

  2. Finance – Financial analyst, investment banker.

  3. Business Management – Operations manager, business consultant.

  4. Banking – Retail banker, corporate banker.

  5. Marketing – Market researcher, and marketing strategist.

  6. Government/Public Sector – Economic adviser, government policy analyst.

  7. Insurance – Actuary, insurance underwriter.

  8. Data Analysis – Data scientist, economic data analyst.

  9. Retail – Supply chain analyst, pricing strategist.

  10. Consulting – Economic consultant, business consultant.

  11. Law – Corporate lawyer, legal advisor (with further study).

  12. International Relations/Trade – Trade analyst, international business manager.

Economics can open doors to a wide variety of fields, with many roles involving analysis, strategy, and decision-making.

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