A Level Economics

What board do we use?

AQA

What is Economics?

Economics is the study of scarcity. As a subject, it is concerned with trying to get the most out of the limited resources that planet earth has, in order to best satisfy its population. The subject tries to answer three basic questions: What should we produce? How should we produce it? For whom should we produce? From these basic questions, the subject is developed, dealing both with scarcity issues on a small scale (microeconomics) and those on a larger scale (macroeconomics).

Which subjects combine well with Economics?

Economics combines well with Mathematics as well as complementing Geography and Sociology. Students wishing to study Economics at Degree level may think of combining it with a science subject like Physics or Chemistry.

What opportunities can Economics lead to?

A good grade in Economics at A Level is highly valued by universities and employers because it requires the student to develop a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills. Potential careers include banking, finance, accounting, financial journalism and practice as a private or public sector economist.

However, it is an excellent subject for any degree as a high grade in Economics shows that a student has a wide range of skills which are very attractive to universities and employers.

Economics A Level Course Structure

AS

AS Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/4104/9

AS Economics has two papers:

Component 1: Introduction to Economic Principles
Written Examination: 1 hour, 40% of the qualification
Compulsory short answers and structured questions covering all AS content
Total 60 marks

Component 2: Exploring Economic Issues
Written Examination: 2 hours, 60% of qualification
Compulsory data response questions covering all AS content
Total 80 marks

A Level

A Level Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/4103/7

A Level Economics has three papers:

Component 1: Economic Principles
Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Multiple choice and short answer questions
30% of qualification

Component 2: Exploring Economics Behaviour
Written Examination: 2 hours 30 minutes
Compulsory Data Response Questions
30% of qualification

Component 3: Evaluating Economic Models and Policies
Written Examination: 2 hours 30 minutes
Essay Paper (three essays from a choice of six)
40% of qualification

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