Economics / Business

Economics / Business

Economics courses cover such topics as macro- and micro-economics, economic theory, how the economy works, how markets work, and financial affairs.

Business Studies courses include more specific topics, such as setting up a business, business operations, marketing, finance and tax, people in business, monitoring progress.

Economics and Business Studies courses aim to develop students' ability to investigate, and to select and apply their knowledge and understanding of concepts, and then to communicate in an effective way, using charts and diagrams as well as words.

Contact with local businesses will be a boon but these can be enhanced with visits to important institutions – like Parliament, the Bank of England, and the Stock Exchange. Often these institutions have museums, give guided tours and offer workshops. Contact their Education Departments for more information (contact details to be found in their respective SchoolTripsAdvisor listings).

Many schools encourage groups to attend local council meetings, political meetings, while some actually organise the visits to combine listening to speakers with behind-the-scenes experiences.

 

Main organisations:

Institute of Economic Affairs

PSHE Association

Inclusion: NASEN

 

Thought of visiting?

Houses of Parliament

Scottish Parliament

Welsh Assembly

Northern Ireland Assembly

The Stock Exchange

The Bank of England

 

For a complete list of venues and providers who deliver specialist courses and activities for this subject see below:

Rockcliffe

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Wildlife and Nature
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Rockcliffe is one of Scotland's prettiest stretches of coastline. It is perfect for exploring, with a network of paths giving access to most of the area, including the important Dark Age trading post of Mote of Mark.

School visits can be arranged with the Ranger Service.

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Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes

Venue Type: 
Wildlife and Nature
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In this most southerly part of rural Derbyshire, Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes offers visitors lots of fun ways to enjoy a very special corner of the New National Forest. They have over 66 acres of emerging young woodland to explore with thriving wildlife, fishing lakes and a family-friendly animal farm.

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Goddards

An intimate Arts and Crafts style family home and complementary gardens
Venue Type: 
Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Discover the cherished family home of Noel Goddard Terry, owner of the famous chocolate-making firm Terry’s of York. The house was designed by architect Walter Brierley in the Arts and Crafts style and is complemented by four acres of gardens, designed by George Dillistone. A hidden gem - only a stone's throw away from York City Centre.

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Dartmoor Zoological Park

Venue Type: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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Set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland with some stunning views of the surrounding countryside, Dartmoor Zoological Park is a unique family owned zoo with a fantastic collection of animals.

Our animal attractions include tigers, lion, lynx, cheetah, bears, wolves, tapir, capybara, racoons, meerkats, monkeys, a fantastic collection of bugs and reptiles and much more making Dartmoor Zoo a unique family attraction within easy reach of Plymouth.

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Jimmy’s Farm

Farm Shop, Butchery, nature trail, restaurant and activities
Venue Type: 
Farms
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Jimmy’s Farm caters to large or small groups seeking education and/or adventure!

We offer formally structured courses for children and young people…

Visits to Jimmy’s Farm can be tailored to match your needs and are led at all times by our Educational Visits Organiser Peter Sugar and his team of experienced leaders. These visits can be attended by schools or groups of individuals and are not only informative but offer an experience which is fun!!

We are passionate about sharing our environment and knowledge here on the farm……

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Cliveden Gardens and Maze

Glorious gardens overlooking the River Thames.
Venue Type: 
Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age.

Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty as you explore a series of gardens, each with their own special charm. From the formality of the Parterre with its vibrant floral displays to the quirky statuary and topiary in the Long Garden, the gardens will delight you in every season.

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Far Peak Climbing and Outdoor Centre

Venue Type: 
Outdoor Activity
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An outdoor activity centre and campsite, with a dedicated Indoor Climbing Centre. We have climbing facilities for ages 3 year and upwards, dedicated kids’ clubs and sessions and run regular Bushcraft and adventure activities using our low ropes course and trails.

Our huge site has plenty of woodland and parkland for you to explore and play in.

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Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium

Venue Type: 
Maritime / Sea Life
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Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium is Auckland's leading school excursion venue, with thousands of students visiting each year!

LESSON TOPICS:

Antarctica & Explorers:

  • Be immersed in the learning opportunities of Kelly Tarlton's. Highlights of a trip to Kelly Tarlton's include getting up close to NZ's only colony of Antarctic penguins - the majestic King and playful Gentoos. You will identify with the extremes of the Antarctic continent, and retrace the footsteps of intrepid Antarctic explorers. 

Marine Biology:

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    Leighton Buzzard Railway

    One of England's Finest Narrow-Guage Railways
    Venue Type: 
    Transport
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    The Leighton Buzzard Railway is one of the last survivors of the hundreds of 2 foot (610mm) gauge light railways built in Britain for industrial use. It is believed to be the only remaining line which owed its existence to the ready availability of surplus materials and equipment from the First World War battlefield supply lines.

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    Centre for Alternative Technology

    Venue Type: 
    Environment Centres
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    CAT is an education and visitor centre demonstrating practical solutions for sustainability. We cover all aspects of green living: environmental building, eco-sanitation, woodland management, renewable energy, energy efficiency and organic growing.

    Our facilities

    Our site is a unique and valuable practical demonstration centre, a living laboratory with an enormous range of live examples of sustainable solutions.

    CAT has the largest range of installed renewable systems anywhere. These include:

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