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This is an academic, dynamic and interesting subject that will see you develop your own opinions through exploring topics that include:
- How markets determine what goods and services will be produced
- How the government can determine how economies run and how this influences our culture
- The Bank of England and the role of interest rates
- Business economics such as profit and the role of competition
An enriching experience
Studying A Level Economics at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level Economics students enjoy include:
- Work placements, including to international destinations and the chance to work in overseas locations. In previous years, students have travelled to Malta and Valencia and enjoyed work experience placements with international brands such as Zara
- Benefiting from connections with leading employers including PwC, with the potential to secure an internship or degree level apprenticeship
- Trips to universities to help you understand where your studies can take you and inspire your next steps
- High quality guest speakers to provide wider context to your studies.
Enlightening Opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide-range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.
How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed via examination.
Economics is a widely accepted A Level, and valued highly by universities, particularly Russell Group Universities, as the skills you will learn and develop here at HNC will prepare you for further study. It can therefore support a diverse range of progression routes; popular routes can include politics, finance, charitable and not for profit organisations. Many students also find their studies spark an interest in key social issues and pursue roles in government departments and political think tanks. Our students have progressed to a diverse and exciting range of career paths with popular degree routes including:
- Law
- Politics
- Finance and Management Consultancy
- Journalism
- Investment Banking
- Accountancy
What does this course go well with or what may you like?
