Courses
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, for key stage 3 (Years 7-9), key stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and key stage 5 (Years 12 and 13 - Sixth Form). Click the appropriate button below to find the details for each subject offered in each key stage.
Further details of our curriculum are available on the curriculum page.
Overview
Economics 'B'
Introduction
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.
Qualification
A-llevel
Awarding body
Pearson Edexcel
Course leader
Mr P Roberts
Assessment
- Examination: 100%
- Paper 1: Themes 1 and 4
- Paper 2: Themes 2 and 3
- Paper 3: All themes and will be based on a pre-released case study.
- Non-examined assessment: 0%
Curriculum
Topics
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.
Skills and requirements
Entry requirements
- Grade 5 in GCSE English language.
- Grade 5 in GCSE maths.
Beyond the classroom
Past activities have included:
- Visiting JCB investigating lean production.
- Visiting speakers from:
- The Bank of England.
- WASE.
- British Business Bank.
- The Ordinary.
- ARF Football.
Future pathways
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 Cafe in Broomhill, the MD of Resolve IT Solutions, the marketing manager at HD Sports Sheffield, as well as teachers, accountants, and postgraduate academics.
