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A LEVEL, BUSINESS

Economics – A Level

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Start Date : September 2026
Location : Telford 6th

COURSE FEATURES

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Explains how to evaluate data and assess trends

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Provides insight into financial and social systems

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Improves your analytical skills

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Encourages an entrepreneurial mindset

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The purpose of this qualification is to define and assess the knowledge, skills and understanding needed by students who plan to progress to undergraduate study at a UK higher education institution, particularly in the same subject area. This includes economics degrees with a theoretical focus, as well as applied economics degrees such as environmental economics, labour economics, public sector economics and monetary economics.

The Pearson Edexcel level 3 advanced GCE in economics is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in themes 3 and 4. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assessments and demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies.

Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure – this theme focuses on microeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:
– nature of economics
– how markets work
– market failure
– government intervention

Theme 2: The UK economy – performance and policies – this theme focuses on macroeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:
– measures of economic performance
– aggregate demand
– aggregate supply
– national income
– economic growth
– macroeconomic objectives and policy

Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market – this theme develops the microeconomic concepts introduced in theme 1 and focuses on business economics. Students will develop an understanding of:
– business growth
– business objectives
– revenues, costs and profits
– market structures
– labour market
– government intervention

Theme 4: Global perspectives – this theme develops the macroeconomic concepts introduced in theme 2 and applies these concepts in a global context. Students will develop an understanding of:
– international economics
– poverty and inequality
– emerging and developing economies
– the financial sector
– role of the state in the macroeconomy
Higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

Typical careers for people studying economics
:
Economist, financial analyst, accountant, investment analyst, data analyst, actuary, economic consultant, policy adviser, market research analyst, government economist, banking professional, and business development manager. Students may also progress into economics-related apprenticeships in areas such as finance, banking, accountancy, public policy, and data analysis, as well as employment across the public, private and third sectors.
A Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (preferably including business studies)
Three examinations at the end of year two
This course gives students an understanding of real-world economic situations and also gives them an insight into managing their own practical financial situations if the information is applied.
EMILY
A-LEVELS
Year 2
How have you found it so far?
The facilities here are amazing. I chose to come to Telford College because of the teachers – the way they explain things and work through them with you is unlike anything I’d seen anywhere else.
What they hope to do when they leave
Emily, a former Madeley Academy student, has her sights set on a master’s degree in physics when she leaves college.
WILL
A-LEVELS
Year 1
How have you found it so far?

“I’ve made a lot of new friends through my A level Business course. As well as being educational, the lessons are presented in a fun way, and I really enjoy the social aspect of life at the college. I’ve learned much more about business practices, and how companies work, through some interesting case studies.”

What they hope to do when they leave

“My plan is to study psychology at university – maybe to become a therapist, but I’d also like to be a professional boxer too!”

SOPHIE
A-LEVELS
Year 2
How have you found it so far?

“Coming to Telford College has given me chance to take part in the British Biology Olympiad. I really enjoyed the challenge – it tested my understanding and problem-solving skills in new ways, and achieving a silver award and placing in the top 10% of participants was very rewarding.”

What they hope to do when they leave

“I am hoping to study biology at Cardiff, so this has been an exciting way to push myself before university.”

NATE
A-LEVELS
Year 1
How have you found it so far?

“I chose history because I’m particularly interested in understanding the role of Germany in changing politics in the years before the Second World War. And on the subject of politics, it was great to go on a trip to the House of Commons, and the House of Lords, to get a better understanding of how we do politics here in the UK.”

What they hope to do when they leave

“I’d like to join the Army through the university route. I’ve really enjoyed my time here; the support and the vibe at Telford College is very friendly. It creates an atmosphere where you can talk to people that you maybe don’t know too well, and make new friends.”

PHOEBE
A-LEVELS
Year 2
How have you found it so far?

“I love the fact that maths is such a challenging course that it allows me to think in a whole new way, and you learn something new every day. The college builds you up for the future, so you can go anywhere you’d like. There’s a mixture of freedom, structure in place, and massive support from teachers that you don’t find in many places. They’re always there to help you.”

What they hope to do when they leave

“Maths can take you pretty much anywhere. I’m hoping to go into the forces and join the navy as an apprentice engineer – but this is a course which can take you down a university route or an apprenticeship.”

JAMES
A-LEVELS
Year 2
How have you found it so far?

“It’s very easy to make friends here. I love the independence the college gives you. It’s a big step away from secondary school – you have a lot more freedom. Of the A levels I’m studying here, criminology is definitely the one I’m finding most interesting because it’s a good mix of practical work alongside theory.”

What they hope to do when they leave

“It’s convinced me that I want to go to university to study psychology with some sort of forensic context. A lot of people think criminology is about why people commit a crime, but it’s also about the law-making processes as well, and understanding different roles in the criminal justice system like lawyers, judges and police officers. That creates so many opportunities.”

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