Course Guide 2017-18
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A LEVEL<br />
CHEMISTRY<br />
A LEVEL<br />
ECONOMICS<br />
100%<br />
PASS RATE<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 2 YEARS<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 2 YEARS<br />
E<br />
On this course you will study the<br />
compounds of carbon, plastics, fuels,<br />
pharmaceuticals, food and the chemistry of<br />
all elements in the periodic table. You will<br />
also learn about physical chemistry.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry<br />
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Foundations in Chemistry<br />
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Periodic Table & Energy<br />
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Core Organic Chemistry<br />
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Physical Chemistry & Transition Elements<br />
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Organic Chemistry & Analysis<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Exams<br />
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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GCSE Double Science at grade A*A* — BB<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Apply for a university degree in Medicine,<br />
Dentistry, Veterinary Science,<br />
Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Food Science,<br />
Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences,<br />
Metallurgy, Environmental Sciences, Chemical<br />
Engineering and Applied Chemistry<br />
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Employment in the science fields<br />
E<br />
This course is for you if you want to look closely at both the theory and<br />
application of economics in real world situations. You will focus on how<br />
markets co operate and study the UK within the global economy and<br />
further micro- economic topics. You will appreciate the contribution<br />
of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social<br />
environment.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Micro-Economic Theory (The Basic Economic Problem)<br />
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How Competitive Markets Work (Supply & Demand, Elasticity)<br />
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Market Failures & Government Intervention (Externalities)<br />
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Macro-Economic Functions on a Global & Domestic Level (Economic Growth)<br />
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Policy Approaches (Fiscal, Monetary & Supply Side)<br />
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Macro-Economic Equilibrium (Aggregate Demand & Supply)<br />
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Competition & Power (Market Structures, Firms)<br />
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Labour Market (Wage Determination)<br />
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The Global Context (Globalisation, International Trade, Trade Policies)<br />
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The Financial Sector (Banking, Financial Regulations, Developing &<br />
Emerging Economies)<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Exams<br />
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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GCSE grade B in a subject which includes extended writing,<br />
such as English or History<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Apply for a university degree in Economics or combine with subjects such<br />
as Accounting, Finance, Law, Banking, Maths and Politics<br />
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Employment in sectors such as finance, banking, accountancy, insurance,<br />
consultancy, journalism, politics, public finance, investment, financial risk,<br />
statistics, local government and the civil service<br />
Find out more at wlc.ac.uk/applynow<br />
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