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This qualification should enable students to progress on to a straight economics degree with a focus on theory, or a degree in applied economics such as environmental economics, labour economics, public sector economics or monetary economics. Alternatively students may like to study a business economics or mathematical economics degree. Economics can also be combined with another subject as a joint degree or with other subjects eg, politics, philosophy or history as a combined degree. Some universities require A level Mathematics as well, others only ask for a good grade at GCSE.
Post university employment rates of economists are among the highest for graduates. They are likely to find employment in finance, banking, insurance, accountancy, management and consultancy. Some become professional economists.
All AS and A2 units are assessed through independent assessment and holistic assessment is addressed within A2 units
There are 4 mandatory units.
All units are externally assessed by Edexcel through exams.