A level Economics

A level Economics course

At the end of this stimulating Economics course, you will have a solid basis on which to build a career in banking, finance, or government. The Economics A level course will give you an in depth understanding of how economics impacts on societies across the globe as well as an appreciation of how a market economy influences national and international policy.  A detailed analysis of the European Union will also help prepare our A level Economics students for a variety of career opportunities.

The Economics A level course includes two major components – AS level and A2 level.  The AS level is a qualification in its own right and may be studied for on a one-year course.

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

The Economics A level course includes eleven Tutor-marked Assignments (known as TMAs), six in the AS course and five in the A2 course.

Key Topics in the A level Economics Course

The Oxford Open Learning Economics A-level course meets the requirements of the AQA 2140 specification through the following four modules which reflect the AQA examination structure for the syllabus:

Economics AS Level

• Markets and Market Failure
• The National Economy

Economics A2 Level

• Business Economics and The Distribution of Income
• Government Policy, the National and International Economy

The Syllabus

The AS Economics course prepares candidates for the AQA Economics AS level syllabus 1141, examined in 2012 and later years. The full A Level qualification comprises both AS and A2 components and most candidates will also study the A2 syllabus 2141. Oxford Open Learning has selected this syllabus as the one best suited to the needs of home learners.

Assessment is by four written papers of varied weighting. There is no coursework.

Entry onto the Economics A level Course

Students are normally expected to have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C and above.  Students do not need to have studied Economics GCSE although this would be advantageous.

Within this qualification there are the following courses

• A level Accounting course
• A level Business Studies course
• A level Economics course
• A level English course
• A level English Literature course
• A level French course
• A level History course
• A level Law course
• A level Maths and Mechanics course
• A level Maths and Statistics course
• A level Psychology course
• A level Pure Mathematics course
• A level Sociology course
• A level Spanish course