Economics
The department runs a highly popular course in Economics at AS and A level.
In teaching our students, we focus on trying to achieve four main objectives:
- Enthusing them about the subject through the use of real world examples and different teaching methods;
- Helping them to develop a disciplined approach to studying, both in lessons and in their own time;
- Assisting them to achieve the highest grade that they are capable of; and
- Helping them to develop some of the key skills that they will need at the next stage of their academic career.
The teachers have a genuine passion for their subjects. They relish the opportunity to nurture the interest of their students. With an atmosphere of enthusiasm, combined with a disciplined approach to studying, a very high level of success is achieved with respect to our four main objectives.
Blundell’s use the Edexcel examination board (www.edexcel.co.uk), which is well supported with learning materials and the department is always developing its methods of presentation.
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Analytical and evaluation skills will be used in a variety of ways in the students’ assessment.
EXAMINATION BOARD
EDEXCEL (London Examinations)
ASSESSMENT
| AS - 50% | |||
| Unit | Type of assessment | Weight | Time |
| 1 | Written | 15% | 1 hr |
| 2 | Written | 15% | 1 hr |
| 3 | Written | 20% | 1 hr |
| Total AS examining time: 3 hrs | |||
| A2 - 50% | |||
| Unit | Type of assessment | Weight | Time |
| 4 | Written | 15% | 1 hr 15 |
| 5 | Written | 15% | 1 hr 15 |
| 6 | Synoptic written paper | 20% | 1 hr 45 |
WHERE IT LEADS
The course can support other subjects, as many University courses now
have business related options. It can give a taste of Business or Economics
courses, though it is not essential to have followed such a course before
University.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade B in English and Mathematics.
| Teachers |
| Mr I.R. Chick, BA, Bristol Head of Dept. Mr I.R. Davenport, BA, Durham Miss E. Jardine-Young, MA Cantab, Director of Studies |