Much time will be spent applying economic concepts. There is regular homework to check understanding. The course will also develop numeracy and communication skills.
Much time will be spent applying economic concepts. There is regular homework to check understanding. The course will also develop numeracy and communication skills.
Course Duration
This A’ level is a two year course.
Exam board is AQA
Entry Requirements
Maths at Grade 5+, English Language at Grade 5+ and a minimum of three more GCSE’s at grade 4 or above.
Assessment of A Level
All exams are at the end of two years of study.
The economic problem; decision making; elasticity; market equilibrium; production costs and evenue; market structures; contestability; efficiency; labour market; distribution of income; market failure; externalities; government intervention; government failure.
Macroeconomic performance indicators; circular flow of income; aggregate demand/ supply; economic cycle; inflation; unemployment; financial markets and monetary policy; banking; regulation; fiscal, monetary and supply side policies; international trade and exchange rates.
Course Overview
Much time will be spent applying economic concepts. There is regular homework to check understanding. The course will also develop numeracy and communication skills.
Students are strongly advised to read around the subject through newspapers and various websites. A Level Economics has regularly achieved 100% pass rate over the last 8 years
Career Progression
Students find it useful to have a strong background in the basic Principles of Economics before going onto university to study Economics, Accounting and Finance, Business, Management or a Social Science based degree.
Further Information
Additional events to support students include: Trip to tutor2u revision conference and end of year trips to Nottingham University and DMU to sample taster sessions of economics in a HE setting.
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Assessment for the first year of the two-year course is split into two papers, the operation of markets and market failure and the national economy in a global context. The second year comprises of three papers which cover markets and market failure, national and international economy and economic ...
Assessment for the first year of the two-year course is split into two papers, the operation of markets and market failure and the national economy in a global context. The second year comprises of three papers which cover markets and market failure, national and international economy and economic ...
Assessment for the first year of the two-year course is split into two papers, the operation of markets and market failure and the national economy in a global context. The second year comprises of three papers which cover markets and market failure, national and international economy and economic ...
This thought-provoking course offers the opportunity to learn about the latest economic theories and practices in the context of different economic issues both nationally and internationally.
You will develop the skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip you for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life.
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