A Level Economics

This subject is for you if you are interested in learning more about the world around you from a social, financial, and cultural perspective. You need the ability to take part in discussions and be willing to develop your analytical, numeric, communication and problem solving skills. You will also need to develop your cultural awareness and keep up to date with current affairs.

The A-Level Economics course includes the following topics in year 1:

Introduction to markets and market failure; The UK economy—performance and policies

And the following topics in year 2:

Business behaviour and the labour market; A global perspective

3 x 2 hr papers

Paper 1 100 marks 35% 2hrs

A range of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

One data response question broken down into a number of parts.

A choice of extended open-response questions; students select one from a choice of two.

Paper 2 100 marks 35% 2hrs

Same structure as paper 1

Paper 3 100 marks 30% 2hrs

Two data response questions broken down into a number of parts, including a choice of extended open-response questions; students select one from a choice of two.

Grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language GCSE and a minimum of three other subjects at grade 5 or above.

Students can progress to higher education courses such as economics degrees with a focus on theory, or degrees in applied economics such as environmental economics, labour economics, public sector economics or monetary economics. Alternatively, students may choose to study a business economics, mathematical economics or business degree. They can also progress to a wide range of careers ranging from finance, banking, insurance, accountancy, management and consultancy, to becoming professional economists.