Economics (Sixth Form Only)
The Economics Department aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the world in which they live by applying economic concepts and models to real world issues.
Have you ever wondered why prices rise, why jobs are lost, or why governments tax and spend the way they do? Economics gives you the tools to make sense of the world around you — from your weekly shopping bill to the forces driving global markets.
At Immanuel College, we aim to develop economically literate students who think critically and make informed decisions — whether as consumers, producers, or active global citizens.
What Will You Learn?
Microeconomics explores how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions and interact in markets. You’ll learn how the price mechanism works and what happens when it fails — leading to government interventions like taxes, subsidies, and regulations. You’ll also look at business behaviour, competition, and how firms operate in a fast-changing global economy.
Macroeconomics, on the other hand, focuses on the big picture: how the UK economy performs. You’ll dive into key indicators like economic growth, inflation, employment and trade. You’ll ask the big questions — What makes economies grow? Why do financial crises happen? How do governments manage economic stability?
From the first term in Year 12, micro and macroeconomics are taught side by side, giving you a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the economic landscape.
Why Choose Economics at Immanuel?
We follow the Pearson Edexcel A Level Economics (Specification A) — a highly respected course that gives students a strong foundation in both theory and real-world application.
- Engaging Teaching: Our lessons blend traditional teaching with student-led seminars, group work, independent research and live discussions on current economic events. The BBC, financial news, and real-world data play a big role in how we learn.
- Quantitative Skills: Around 20% of the course involves applying maths to economics — using real-world data to calculate percentages, ratios, index numbers and averages.
- Small Class Sizes: With 6 lessons per week, evenly split between micro and macro, our small-group teaching allows for lively debate and personalised support.
Go Beyond the Classroom
We offer exciting extracurricular opportunities to apply your economic thinking:
- Royal Economic Society & IEA Essay Competitions: Research real-world topics and showcase your ideas to national audiences.
- Student Investor Challenge: Compete in a realistic stock market simulation with £100,000 of virtual capital.
Your Next Step
Economics is one of our most popular A Level subjects, and it’s no surprise — many students go on to study Economics, Business, Finance or PPE at top universities. Whether you’re heading for the City, politics, or entrepreneurship, Economics gives you a powerful foundation for success.
Curious. Analytical. Future-focused.
If that sounds like you — Economics at Immanuel College is your perfect fit
