Free Level 3 IB Higher Level Economics Course in London. Classes run at Leigh Academy Blackheath, full-time during the day. This two-year course is studied as part of the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Programme at the school's sixth form, LAB16. To join the IB Diploma Programme, you'll need at least six GCSEs at grade 6 or above. For the IB Career-related Programme, five GCSEs at grade 5 or above is the minimum. You'll study economics at a rigorous international level, building analytical and quantitative skills valued in higher education and beyond.
Who this course is for
This course will be studied as part of the IB Diploma Programme (DP), or the IB Career-related Programme (CP) at LAB16, Leigh Academy Blackheath’s sixth form. You can visit our website to learn more about our sixth form, these programmes and this specific course: https://leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/lab16/
Entry requirements
Students looking to enrol on the IB Diploma Programme (DP) will need a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6 and above, or five GCSEs at grade 5 and above for the IB Career-related Programme (CP).
What you will learn
You'll analyse microeconomic concepts including markets, price mechanisms, and firm behaviour.
You'll examine macroeconomic theory covering output, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policy.
You'll explore international economics, including trade, exchange rates, and globalisation.
You'll evaluate development economics and the challenges facing lower-income economies.
You'll apply economic models and data to real-world issues and policy debates.
You'll construct extended written arguments using evidence and economic reasoning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Leigh Academy Blackheath, five days a week. Assessment follows the IB Higher Level format: written examinations at the end of the two-year course, plus an internal assessment based on a portfolio of commentaries on real-world economic events. The internal assessment is marked by your teacher and moderated externally by the IB.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leigh Academy Blackheath will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Economics analyst: research and interpret economic data for organisations.
Financial analyst: assess investment opportunities and market trends.
Policy researcher: support government or think-tank economic policy work.
Business development executive: use economic insight to drive commercial strategy.
Data analyst: apply quantitative skills to business or public-sector data.
Journalist or researcher: cover economics and finance for media outlets.
What you could study next
BA Economics or BSc Economics: the natural next step. Most UK universities accept IB Higher Level Economics as a strong qualification for economics and related degrees.
BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE): combines economics with broader analytical disciplines.
BSc Business Management or Finance: builds on the commercial and quantitative grounding from this course.
Integrated Master's in Economics: available at some universities for those aiming for research or specialist careers.
