Economics

Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow.

-- Calvin Coolidge

The Economics curriculum encourages students to develop a critical approach to various models and methods of enquiry, which allow them to develop and harness key analytical and evaluative skills.  Students build the knowledge and skills to not only enter the world of work or academia, but are also equipped to deal with a rapidly changing world and contribute to making their communities a better place to live.

We provide students with a broad knowledge of developments in the UK economy and government policies over the past fifteen years, and reference important historical events in order to deepen students’ understanding, and ability to think critically. Budding economists will develop the skills required to interpret data, make judgments and perform calculations. 

As students develop their understanding of key economic theories and principles, they are incresingly able to apply their knowledge and understanding of economics to make sense of what is happening in the local, regional, national and international economy at the moment. We want students to both think like economists and offer solutions from economics in relation to key issues faced at the moment. We also want students to develop and love for and a respect for the subject (which includes its limitations) through their study of the subject over the course of their studies. 

Further details of the curriculum can be found in the documents downloadable from the bottom of this page.