Economics

A wide-ranging subject which touches on every aspect of commercial life, Economics examines how an economy works and how individuals and organisations make decisions that impact upon the world in which we live and work.

This course will broaden your understanding of government policy-making and the global environment. It will encourage you to evaluate some of the consequences of the choices made by businesses and governments.

Before You Start

You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.

Course Content

The course covers four main themes over the two years including:

• An introduction to markets and market failure.
• The UK economy - performance and policies.
• Business behaviour and the labour market.
• A global perspective.

Economics is scientific in its investigative nature and requires good logical and analytical skills, together with the ability to produce convincing written and verbal arguments and conclusions. You will study the theories which try to explain economic behaviour, but will be free to weigh up the alternative arguments and draw your own conclusions.

You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.

Find out more about The Extended Project

Life After Henley

This course is excellent preparation for students planning to continue on to university to study subjects including economics, accounting, banking and finance, business and management.

Economics also provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue many other subject areas at degree level and is a core subject in the exams set by most professional bodies.

Last year students on this course went on to various destinations including several universities these included, the University of Liverpool, Cambridge University, Bath University, the University of Reading, Bath Spa University, Cardiff University and Bangor University.

Alternatively, students may consider direct entry into employment or further training.

Careers

There are a range of options for students to consider for a career in economics. These include economist roles, teacher/lecturer, accountant, statistician and finance. Students may consider direct entry into employment or further training.

Higher Education

This course is excellent preparation for students planning to continue on to university to study subjects including economics, accounting, banking and finance, business and management. Economics also provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue many other subject areas at degree level and is a core subject in the exams set by most professional bodies.

Last year students on this course went on to various destinations including several universities these included, the University of Liverpool, Cambridge University, Bath University, the University of Reading, Bath Spa University, Cardiff University and Bangor University.

Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

Learn more about our application process here.