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St Paul's Catholic School

A Level: Economics

St Paul's Catholic School

Spencefield Lane, Leicester , Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HN

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Business, Administration and Law

Available start dates

Available start dates

Friday, 28 August 2026
St Pauls Catholic School
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours
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Course Summary

Economics is not simply all about numbers. It is the study of the world around us from a social, financial and cultural perspective, gaining an understanding of economic theories and interrelationships between macro and micro economic issues. It is a highly regarded academic field of study which can provide the underpinning knowledge, awareness and skills to progress to a wide range of further studies and professions.

Course Details

Year 12 -

  • Operation of markets and market failure.
  • The national economy in a global context.

Year 13 -

  • Individuals, firms, markets and market failure
  • The national and international economy

The full course specification can be found at: AQA A-Level Economics Spec

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Examination Board: AQA (7136)

How will I be assessed?

At the end of the two year course, you will sit three two hour written exams, each worth a third of the qualification. All three papers will include a range of question styles.

For more in depth details and information about the course, please visit: STP A-Level Economics

Entry requirements

Students will be expected to have met St Paul’s entry requirements of 2 Grade 5’s and 4 Grade 4’s. A minimum of grade 4 in English and Maths is essential for all courses.

Your next steps...

Studying A-level economics will help you develop transferable skills that prepares you for further study at university or transferring to the world of work. Suitable degree courses include economics degrees, applied economics degrees such as environmental economics, labour economics, public sector economics or monetary economics. Other degree options include business economics, econometrics or a business and management degree.

Economics students can follow a wide range of careers in industry, commerce, finance and the civil service. Roles in public and private sector include, Financial analyst, Economist. Investment analyst, Actuary, Government Officer and more.




Additional information

https://www.st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk/sixth-form/

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