Economics

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Is this course for me?

There are many reasons to study economics- from the huge range of skills you will gain, to the exciting types of employment you will be geared for. Economics teaches how to make well-informed decisions. A large part of the subject is decision making: what should the government do to cut the budget deficit? What should a business do to raise profit margins? It teaches us how to go about making choices, which is vitally important in business. It is worth noting that salaries for economics graduates are among the highest of any discipline!

The Basics…

Economics tries to make sense of the world around us. It is a Russell Group University facilitating subject and held in high regard.

What will I learn?

  • The operation of markets and market failure
  • The national economy in a global context
  • Individuals, firms, markets and market failure
  • The national and international economy

Anything else I need to know?

In economics you will need to be able to write logically, interpret data and make calculations.

Future careers:

This course is a great foundation for many careers, including:

  • Economist
  • Financial risk analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Accountant
  • Economic researcher
  • Financial consultant
  • Investment analyst
  • External auditor
  • Investment analyst
  • Political risk analyst
  • Statistician
  • Stockbroker

Year 12 Economics Curriculum

Year 13 Economics Curriculum