1. Welcome to Economics A Level
By the end of this course you will:
Learn a combination of microeconomic and macroeconomic content
Develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories
Consider current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect our lives.

2. Economics A Level: Course content You will study... Overview
Example topics:
In Year 12
Microeconomics
Demand and Supply
Market failure
Macroeconomics and trade
Economic growth
Inflation
Unemployment
In Year 13
Advanced microeconomics
Monopoly and oligopoly
Labour markets
Advanced macroeconomics, trade and development
Financial markets
Comparative advantage theory

3. Economics A Level: Assessment Exam board: Assessment: Percentage:
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Assessment:
Percentage:
Detail:
Examination
100%
3 exams sat at the end of Year 13 (all exams have equal weighting)
Paper 1: 2hr
Paper 2: 2hr
Paper 3: 2hr

4. Economics A Level Requirements Which skills are needed?
Course requirements
General College entry requirements
Which skills are needed?
Numerical and non-numerical data analysis skills
Essay writing skills
Mathematical problem solving skills
Application skills to relate real world events to economic theory
Expectations and workload
3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year
1-2 homework assignments completed per week (essays or mathematical problems)
High level of independent reading to support classroom learning
An intrinsic interest in current affairs

5. Economics A Level Further information 2015/6 Course Performance
100% of students achieved an A*-C grade by the end of Year 13
Course enrichment:
Opportunity to participate in the Bank of England’s Target 2.0 interest rate challenge
Trip to Paris for Lecture about Impact of Brexit
2015/6 Example student destination(s)
Economics, Durham University
PPE, York
Department contact details
Mr Joel Tomasevic