Prospectus 2020-2022

A Level – Chemistry
Why should I study the course?
Exam Board - OCR
Entry requirements
Grade 7 at GCSE Chemistry or
a grade 7( in both papers) of
Chemistry aspect of the combined
science and grade 6 in
Maths.
A Level – Economics Exam Board – AQA (7136)
Why should I study Economics?
Entry requirements
Grade 6 GCSE in Economics,
and minimum Grade 6 in
Maths. If not studied at
GCSE, minimum grade 7 in
Maths and 6 in English.
Chemistry makes you think about why things happen. It is an enjoyable practical subject.
As well as being fundamental in our daily lives, chemistry is a fundamental subject in science.
In different areas it overlaps with biology and medicine, with physics and engineering,
and with geology and earth science.
Economic issues are central to the understanding of the real world. This course will allow you to develop
an understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current economic
issues, problems and institutions. Economics teaches students to think logically and to use theories
to understand how economies operate. Economics is a suitable subject to complement science,
social science and\or arts subjects.
What will I learn and experience?
During the course you will study:
A Level Chemistry covers aspects of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and expands on the
practical skills developed at GCSE. The work is covered in 6 modules.
Module 1 Development of practical skills in chemistry.
Module 2 Foundations in chemistry.
Module 3 Periodic table and energy.
Module 4 Core organic chemistry.
Module 5 Physical chemistry and transition elements.
Module 6 Organic chemistry and analysis
AS is examined in 2 papers. Paper 1 Breadth in chemistry and Paper 2 Depth in Chemistry. These
contain the content from modules 1-4.
A2 is examined in 3 papers. Paper 1 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry. Paper 2 Synthesis
and Analytical techniques. Paper 3 Unified Chemistry. These papers cover the content of all 6
modules.
What will I learn and experience?
During the course you will study:
Individuals, firms, markets and market failure
Economic methodology and the economic problem
Individual economic decision making
Price determination in a competitive market
Production, costs and revenue
Perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets
and monopoly
The labour market
The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and
inequality
The market mechanism, market failure and government
intervention in markets
The national and international economy
The measurement of macroeconomic performance
How the Macro economy works :
the circular flow of income, AD/AS analysis, and
related concepts
Economic performance
Financial markets and monetary policy
Fiscal policy and supply-side policies
Where can I go from here?
Where can I go from here?
Chemistry opens many doors and is essential for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine,
Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmacy and Geochemistry just to mention a few. It
is also useful for courses such as Physiotherapy and Environmental Sciences.
Economics is excellent preparation for a wide variety of University courses including Economics,
Business, Geography, Law, Accounting, History, Social Sciences such as Politics, and many more. An
A Level in Economics shows you have excellent research and analysis skills, and knowledge of current
events. Many of our A-level economists have gone on to study at established Russell Group
universities.
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