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Economics

Overview

A-Level Economics will engage you critically with real world issues and give you the opportunity to apply your economic knowledge and skills to current affairs. A good economist is an independent thinker and someone who recognises the relevance of the subject in understanding the wider global events and how they affect us all.

Entry requirements

GCSE - 6 or above in Maths.

Learning & Assessment

Why study this subject?

The A level curriculum gives you a good base understanding of the various economic concepts you may encounter when working towards a career in economics or undertaking university study. The subject is a highly valued A level for those looking to pursue a Russell Group university place and is recognised and valued by employers in many finance and business related sectors.

What can you expect from this A level?

The core learning includes an introduction to markets and market failure, the UK Economy; business behaviour and the labour market and a global economic perspective. As well as dynamic lessons, you will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures from key industry speakers and leading universities.

What can you do with a qualification in this subject?

The subject can lead to degrees in Economics, Accounting, Politics and Philosophy.

The subject can lead to a wide range of careers including accountancy, business management, civil service, data analysis, financial advisor and analyst.

Assessment

The subject is assessed through three written exam papers at the end of your second year.

You will be supported throughout your two years through regular assessments with detailed feedback to help you improve your knowledge and skills.

Modules / Topics

Theme 1

Introduction to markets and market failure.

Theme 2

The UK economy – performance and policies.

Theme 3

Business behaviour and the labour market.

Theme 4

A global perspective.

Trips / Visits / Enrichment

Enrichment Opportunities

Economics In The News
This is a discussion-based enrichment activity that gives students a taste of university-style learning. Students explore current news stories and apply economic theories to real-world issues, helping to develop their analytical, debating and critical thinking skills while deepening their understanding of economics beyond the classroom.

Ethan Buxton

Year 12 Student

"My favourite memory so far at the college is when we went to the loudspeaker event because the guy hosting it was very funny and enthusiastic and got us all to really express ourselves like we never had done before. It was around the second or third week into the first term, and everyone was relatively shy, but going to the loudspeaker was fulfilling, fun and most importantly it took me out of my comfort zone."

Accountant

Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations while managing invoicing and budgets.
Advise clients and organisations on fiscal strategies to optimise financial performance and manage risks.

Business Manager

Oversee day-to-day operations, developing and implementing business strategies to enhance productivity and achieve organisational goals.
Lead and motivate teams to improve efficiency, resolve operational issues, and foster a positive workplace culture.

Policy Analyst (Civil Service)

Draft policy documents and conduct research to support public programs, assessing the impact of proposed legislation on the community.
Manage outreach initiatives to engage with stakeholders and ensure public policies effectively address societal needs.

Data Analyst

Collect, clean, and interpret complex datasets using statistical analysis tools to uncover trends and patterns relevant to business strategy.
Create data visualisations and reports to present findings to stakeholders, informing decision-making processes across the organisation.

Financial Advisor

Meet with clients to assess their financial situations and develop personalised investment strategies based on their goals and risk tolerance.
Analyse market trends and economic indicators to provide informed advice that helps clients navigate financial decisions.

Financial Analyst

Monitor and evaluate financial performance metrics, creating financial models to forecast potential outcomes and assess investment opportunities.
Prepare detailed analytical reports for stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations based on data-driven research.

Economist

Conduct research on economic trends and policies, analysing data to provide forecasts and recommendations to businesses or government entities.
Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and insights influencing policy decisions and strategies.

Market Research Analyst

Analyse market conditions and consumer behaviour to identify potential sales opportunities and inform product development strategies.
Conduct surveys and focus groups to gather data and create reports that present actionable insights to marketing and product teams.

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Wednesday 4th November 2026
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Open Evening - 2nd December 2026

Wednesday 2nd December 2026
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16 October 2026

Up and Running - Enrichment Success

This first half term for our Year 12 students has been the most successful ever for our Enrichment programme, which takes places on Tuesday afternoons. With a range of activities covering skills development, social, physical and practical extra curricular, we have over 700 students participating in 42 activities. Ranging from British Sign Language and IBM Cyber Security to Music and Film Production and even Dungeons and Dragons, these weekly sessions are an important part of our ASPIRE programme, and develop the community and ambition of our students in their first couple of weeks as part of NSFC. A major success this year has been our running club, which builds on our sponsorship of the Great North 10k and Great North 5k runs, which happened over the Summer, and saw over 400 participants from across our colleges. The group meet weekly and have both a competitive 5k run, and a less challenging run for those who simply want to get out and get some exercise. Led by Director of Curriculum Kate Gardner, this is a great example of our students engaging in physical activities and working together as a college community. Our first student experience survey illustrated the huge success of a range of our wider enrichments with great reviews of ‘A Taste of China’ for Chinese language beginners, ‘Performance Lab’ where students prepare a Christmas showcase and Film Production which is hosted and managed by a professional production company Digital Sidekick and builds real industry leading skills.

15 October 2026

'Unloc'king our Real Potential - Student Governor Event

A selected group of students, attended a one day conference and selection event to find our new Student Governor, hosted by Unloc, a youth organisation dedicated to empowering young people with programmes designed to develop skills and experience in developing leaders and the student voice. Nadine Dosky, Lauren Dudley, Yasemin Aysa Yildiz and Niamh Richardson attended the event as part of the NSFC group and engaged amazingly throughout the day, gaining valuable experience and eventually selecting Nadine as our next Student Governor for the academic year 2026-2027. The NCG Prospective Student Governors Event was a practical and creative hybrid day that explored the key skills needed for student leadership and representation, with sessions including, ‘being a changemaker,’ ‘creating your pitches’ and ‘selecting your new governors.’ The small group of students from NSFC really benefitted from the activity led by Ben and Kellie from Unloc, and were really grateful to have been selected as potential leaders from among our fabulous students at the sixth form.

9 October 2026

Ready to Aspire

The students at Newcastle Sixth Form College are taking on a new vision for our college community, with the acronym ASPIRE, to help them succeed and really enjoy their A Level experience.

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Economics

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