Free Level 3 IB Higher Level Economics Course in Broadstairs. Classes run at Dane Court Grammar School, full-time during the day. This two-year course is part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. You'll explore how economies work, how they connect, and how real-world issues shape economic decisions. The course focuses on nine key concepts including scarcity, equity, sustainability, and interdependence. Entry requires eight GCSE passes, with at least six at grade 6 and two at grade 5. You'll sit this free IB Higher Level Economics qualification as part of a broader IB Diploma.
Who this course is for
The IB Economics course forms part of group 3 - individuals and societies. Economics is an exciting, dynamic subject that allows students to develop an understanding of the complexities and interdependence of economic activities in a rapidly changing world. By focusing on the six real-world issues through the nine key concepts (scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence and intervention), students of the DP economics course will develop the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will encourage them to act responsibly as global citizens, with the foundation to enter a number of different career pathways including Business Consultancy, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Think Tanks and Advocacy and Politics
Entry requirements
8 passes at GCSE : 6 at grade 6 and 2 at grade 5 at least
What you will learn
You'll analyse how scarcity and choice drive economic decisions at local and global levels.
You'll examine how markets work, including supply, demand, and price mechanisms.
You'll evaluate government intervention in economies and its effects on equity and efficiency.
You'll study international trade, exchange rates, and economic interdependence between countries.
You'll explore sustainability and the long-term consequences of economic activity.
You'll apply economic concepts to real-world issues and current events.
You'll develop structured arguments and evaluate evidence from multiple perspectives.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons over two years of full-time daytime study. Assessment for the IB Higher Level Economics qualification includes written examinations and an internal assessment based on a portfolio of commentaries. The commentaries require you to apply economic theory to real-world news articles. External exams test your understanding across microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and development economics.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dane Court Grammar School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Economic analyst: researching trends and producing reports for organisations
Policy researcher: supporting government or think-tank economic policy work
Financial analyst: evaluating investments and market performance
Business development executive: identifying growth opportunities using market insight
Civil Service fast streamer: graduate entry roles across government departments
Journalist or researcher: covering economics, business, or public affairs
What you could study next
Bachelor's degree in Economics: the natural next step, building on the analytical foundations of the IB Higher Level Economics qualification.
Bachelor's degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE): combines economics with broader social and political study.
Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance: applies economic thinking to commercial and financial contexts.
Bachelor's degree in International Relations: draws on the interdependence and global economics themes covered in this course.
