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Grade: A-Level • A* - E

A-Level Economics

Examines how societies allocate scarce resources, the functioning of competitive markets, market failure interventions, and macroeconomic policy across inflation, fiscal stimulus, exchange rates, and international trade.

Tuition & Funding

Fully Funded (UK 16-19) / £9,500 per annum (International)

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Duration

2 Years (Full-Time)

Year Group

Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)

Exam Board

Edexcel Economics A (9EC0)

Entry Requirements

Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 6 in GCSE English Language.

Applicants holding alternative qualifications (IGCSE, IB Middle Years, or overseas national diplomas) will have their equivalence assessed by the College Registry.

Assessment Method & Grading Scheme

Three 2-hour papers: Markets and Business Behaviour, The National and Global Economy, and Micro & Macro Synoptic.

Official Assessment Scale:A* - EView full grading criteria table →

Curriculum & Core Modules

1Market Mechanisms, Price Elasticity & Market Failure
2Monopoly, Oligopoly & Contestability
3Monetary and Fiscal Policies & Bank of England Actions
4Emerging Markets, Global Trade & Financial Systems

University & Career Pathways

Graduates of A-Level Economics at Prince College commonly progress into the following degree specialisms and professions:

BSc Economics (Russell Group / Ivy League)Investment BankingManagement ConsultingPolicy Analysis
Lead Academic Faculty

Mr. Jonathan Hayes

Head of Economics & Finance

MSc Financial Economics (LSE), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Fees & Bursaries

Fully Funded (UK 16-19) / £9,500 per annum (International)

UK students aged 16-18 may qualify for state-funded entitlement. Means-tested bursaries covering up to 100% of international tuition are available through the Prince Memorial Foundation.

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