Course overview
There’s never been a more relevant time to study Economics. Our future as a nation and our place in the world is changing rapidly and issues like ‘Brexit’ and the emergence of new economic super-powers like China is impacting on us all. This course will encourage you to consider all the factors that affect standards of living and the quality of life for different parts of society. Economics is all around us, and a sound understanding of economic principles will give you very useful skills. By studying this subject you will be able to evaluate the state of the nation and consider solutions to our current financial and economic problems.
Economics is essentially the study of who gets what, so on this course you’ll look at the allocation of jobs, wealth and resources in both the UK and on a worldwide scale. We will also look at how the course relates to other subjects like history, geography, politics and sociology. There will be elements of Economics within all humanities and most social science courses and it will complement many of these subjects.
Course information
This course is assessed by examination. You will complete three exams at the end of Year 2.
Future careers could include management, international business, marketing, or even launching your own business. Some of our most recent students have gone on to study Economics at Northumbria University, Business and Marketing at Northumbria University, Accounting and Finance at Teesside University, Business Management at Leeds Beckett University, and Geography at Northumbria University.
Grades 9-4 in seven GCSEs (AGCSE 5.00 – 5.50) plus Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Depending on your previous grades you may need to study English and maths alongside your other courses. These are essential skills that all employers value.
Head to our website and complete our simple online application form: www.stockton.ac.uk/apply
Alternatively, you can find a hard copy of our application form at the back of our prospectus. Complete this and post it back to us, or hand it in at our Reception.
Learning is dynamic and participatory, and in our lessons we analyse and suggest solutions to the economic problems of the day.
“I didn’t know what to expect from this course before I started, but now I love it.”
“So much of what we cover in class is in the news and affecting our lives on a daily basis.”
“I like the way the course relates to my life and my career options.”
