Economics

The document linked below outlines how we have sequenced knowledge and skills in each academic year:

Enrichment

Click here to read our MGS Extra Prospectus and find out what clubs are on offer.

Click here to access the KS5 Economics Super Curriculum.

Careers

Studying economics teaches you about social policy and financial markets, useful for careers in finance, accountancy and government administration.

Economists are employed in a variety of settings in both the public and private sectors.

The largest employer of economists is the Civil Service and The Bank of England.

Economists also find employment in areas such as banks, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, consultancies, insurance and accountancy firms, government departments and think tanks.

Career ideas: accountancy, actuarial work, data analyst, economist, auditor, financial risk analyst/management, banking, investment, insurance, politics, business development, civil service, diplomatic service, local government, quantity surveying, data science, education and many more.

Click here to find out more about careers in Economics.

Key Stage 5

Qualification: A Level Economics
Exam board: AQA

Over a fortnightly timetable, A Level students receive:

  • 10 hours of guided learning.
  • 10 hours of homework.

Click here to read more about this course.