ECONOMICS WITH BUSINESS A Level
Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. It relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals to the structures created by governments and firms. An economic way of thinking can help you make better choices!
If you want a real insight into the way the world we live in works, Economics is a great starting point
During the first year of the course, in Theme 1 and Theme 2 you will be introduced to the nature of economics, how markets work and why they fail, consumer choices and enterprise in the economy. You will also consider the role of banks and life in a global economy.
At the end of the first year you will sit two examinations based on data response and essay questions.
During the second year, you will explore the impact of globalisation on consumers, firms and the labour market. You will also investigate the role of the government and have an opportunity to consider the role and impact of the financial sector.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE A Level
You will study language in a wide range of texts, fiction and non-fiction, old and new; learning how to analyse and comment on them and to create texts of your own to match an audience.
This A level supports all other subjects, giving a strong sense of how to construct and manipulate language for any given purpose
At AS Level, you will study interesting language topics such as language and gender, language and occupation, and language and age. You will be looking initially at idiolects, sociolects, dialects and accents and how the search for an identity can shape the way we speak.
In your second year, you will study texts across time and how the English Language has developed and how children acquire language. You will also do your own language investigation and create an original piece of writing.
English Language is a subject which complements many other A Level subjects, as it will improve your skills in analysing texts, communicating ideas and expressing your point of view.
Fact file:
Progression Studying economics will help you develop transferable skills that will prepare you for studying at university or moving into the world of work. Suitable Higher Education courses include economics degrees or degrees in applied economics such as environmental economics, labour economics, public sector economics or monetary economics. Studying economics can lead to careers in industry, commerce, finance, the civil service, sales, banking or product management.
How long? Two years.
What do I need? Entry requirements are outlined on page 19.
Course code: FTB010
Fact file:
Progression Petroc students have gone on to higher level study of linguistics, speech therapy and English Language. An A Level in English Language is invaluable if you are considering teaching, the media or journalism, and it gives you all kinds of excellent transferable skills to take to Higher Education courses and the workplace.
How long? Two years.
What do I need? Entry requirements are outlined on page 19.
Course code: FTB012
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