The Sixth Form at Malton - Prospectus

ECONOMICS
A LEVEL
The course will give students an opportunity to look at how markets work as well as looking at the relationships between macro
and microeconomics and how they influence local, national and global economies. You will gain greater knowledge of the
economic problems that are faced by individuals, companies and the government and look at the way these problems can be
tackled. You will also gain exposure to ‘practical’ experiences throughout the course, implementing theory in the real world, with
an emphasis on personal and business finance.
Economics benefits from sitting within the field of social science, leading to opinions and debates, as well as implementing
scientific and measurable methods.
Course Requirements:
Students will spend time working with numbers and should
be confident at Maths. It is recommended that students have
at least a Grade 5 in Maths GCSE. Students should also have
a level of proficiency in their essay writing skills.
Equipment:
Students will need a scientific calculator for the course.
Skills:
You should possess good analytical skills and be comfortable
working with numbers. You will also need to be confident
writing long essay style answers when dealing with case
studies and to communicate your opinions and decisions both
verbally and on the page. Finally, you will need to be able to
think logically and critically throughout the course and be able
to make informed decisions based on surrounding evidence.
What Do Our Students Say:
“The economics course provided at Malton school is amazing.
I enjoy how vast the economic content is, which is paired
with some real-world knowledge. Mr Stockill combines the
theory with practical teaching, which makes the course an
‘opportunity cost’ that you don’t want to miss out on!”
“I feel the course has given me a real insight into how the
world around me works, whilst also challenging my own
opinions and helping me investigate the reasons for why
things happen. The course also looks great on my UCAS
application and has helped me prepare for taking the next
step at university.”
Assessment:
The course is assessed by 3 exams at the end of Year 13,
each equally weighted. Paper 1 covers Markets and Market
Structures; Paper 2 covers National and International Economy,
and Paper 3 combines both micro and macroeconomic
concepts, utilising case studies and real world application. All
3 of the exams are 2 hours long, requiring developed essay
and analytical skills.
Future Prospects:
Students may pick Economics if they wish to directly study
accountancy, banking or finance. The course will stand you in
good stead by giving you an insight into and understanding
of the economic, social and political forces that impact dayto-day
activities. Economics is a highly desirable A level and
in an ever changing and developing world, both universities
and employers will be looking for young people who know
how the finances of the world run. Economics combines well
with Mathematics, but also the Humanities such as History,
Politics and Geography, setting students up as well-rounded
and adaptable individuals.
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