CGC Oakgrove 4.0

Economics

What kind of person do I need to be? Do you have a logical, critical approach to study? Do you like working with mathematical data? Are you interested in working in finance or business? Are you curious about current affairs and global issues? If you can answer yes to some of these questions then studying this subject may be for you. How do I get there? Having a good grasp of the core subjects of English and maths, as well enjoying other social sciences will best prepare you to study this subject. You do not need to have studied the subject at A level to do a degree but in some cases Maths A level may be required for more technical courses. You could combine economics with business, finance or another subject. The knowledge and technical skills learnt could lead you into accountancy, insurance, actuarial science, banking or jobs in the public sector. Some jobs will require you study fur ther at postgraduate level.

What skills will I learn? Economics explores the factors that influence our income, wealth and wellbeing. The subject incorporates both maths, statistics and touches on other subjects such as law, politics and geography. You will learn about supply and demand in production, how resources are allocated, market failures and the national economy. In this subject you will develop numeracy skills, learn to analyse data, evaluate different solutions to problems and write critically on economic issues.