Economics B (Economics & Business), A Level

Students should ensure that they meet the entry requirements for the courses they are applying for (available on subject pages) as well as the overall entry requirements (5 grades at level 4 or above but must include English and Maths).

Students need to choose a minimum of three subjects to study. Please note that all of our BTEC courses are single BTEC's and equivalent to 1 A Level, you will need to choose two further subjects if choosing a BTEC course.

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The overall aim of this course is to help you build knowledge of Business and Economic concepts and apply them to different business situations and economic environments. The course will help students demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies and make informed judgements about the role of economics and business in society.

The course takes economic theory and asks students to apply this to the business world

Theme 1: Markets, Consumers and Firms

• Scarcity, choice and potential conflicts
• Enterprise, business and the economy
• Market failure and government intervention

Theme 2: The Wider Economic Environment

• Business growth and competitive advantage
• Life in a global economy
• Introduction to macroeconomic policy

Theme 3: The Global Economy

• Economic factors in business expansion
• Impact of globalisation on global companies
• Inequality and redistribution

Theme 4: Making Markets Work

• Competition and market power
• Macroeconomic policies and impact on firms and individuals
• Risk and the financial sector

Themes 1 and 2 are taught in Year 12 with themes 3 and 4 being taught in Year 13

The A Level will assess ALL content from both years of the course and will be examined by three 2-hour papers in June of the second year of study. Paper 1 will cover Themes 1 and 4 Paper 2 will cover Themes 2 and 3 Paper 3 will cover all themes and will be based on a pre-released case study.

• Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language
• Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths

You need to be predicted and achieve all the grades listed above in order to undertake this subject.

Many students have used their skills to work in a variety of careers linked to Business and Economics and beyond - from finance to marketing, sales to law, banking to setting up their own business.

Our alumni include the CEO of Deciem, an Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley, owners of Nam Song in Broomhill, the MD of Resolve IT Solutions, the Marketing Manager at HD Sports Sheffield, as well as teachers, accountants, and postgraduate academics.