Sixth Form subjects · A Level

A-Level Economics

A-Level Economics at Kingsley helps you make sense of how markets, businesses and governments shape the world around you. Taught to the AQA specification, it suits members of the Kingsley Family who are curious about real-world issues, comfortable with numbers and keen to build arguments from evidence.

Kingsley School Sixth Form students in an A-Level lesson
What you’ll study

What you will study

The course covers four integrated themes across micro and macroeconomics:

Economics combines well with A-Level Mathematics. Some universities do not accept Economics alongside Business Studies, so check course requirements when you apply.

  • how markets work, market failure and government intervention
  • UK economic performance, including aggregate demand and supply, national income and economic growth
  • business economics, including business growth and objectives, revenues, costs and profits, market structures and the labour market
  • global economics, including international economics, poverty and inequality, emerging and developing economies and the financial sector
How it’s assessed

How it is assessed

Assessment is by written examination across the AQA papers, testing your understanding of theory and your ability to apply it to current economic issues.

Where it leads

Where it leads

Economics opens routes to degrees and careers in economics, finance, banking, business, public policy and data analysis. For Russell Group and Oxbridge applicants, the Top Universities Programme offers dedicated support, and you can read more about your next step in the Sixth Form Welcome.

How to apply

How to apply

Entry is GCSE grade 6 in both English and Mathematics, ideally with GCSE Economics grade 6. To talk through your options, book a visit.

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Next step

Your next step

Visit Kingsley to explore A-Level Economics and where it can take you.

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Next open morning: 12 October 2026

Understand how the world really works

Visit Kingsley to explore A-Level Economics and where it can take you.