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ECONOMICS
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Economics: AS and A2 Level
This course will help you understand how markets work to
produce the goods and services people want, how
markets can sometimes fail, and how the British and
world economies operate.
Course details There are four units covering the operation
and failure of markets, managing the economy, the
economics of business and the global economy. You
will develop a range of data analysis, presentation and
problem-solving skills to enable you to look at the world
through an economist’s eyes.
How is it assessed? Each year is assessed by two exams,
totalling 3 hours for the AS, and a further 3.5 hours for the
A2. You can pay to resit exams in order to improve your
mark. You will also complete a number of formal internal
assessments to test your knowledge and skills, which do
not go towards your final mark.
Course duration One year at AS level. One year at
A2 level.
What do I need to study this subject? You should have
five GCSE grades A*-C, including English Language and
Mathematics. You will need to pass the AS in order to
progress onto the A2.
Where can this lead me? A levels will provide access to
careers in management, industry and most professions,
or HND level study and degrees such as finance, business,
marketing, management and accountancy.
What are the enrichment opportunities? We run a series
of economics masterclasses with our partner Queen
Mary University. We may also visit economic institutions in
London and elsewhere to find out how economic policy
is made and markets operate. Our students also attend
economics conferences with talks from examiners and
economists in order to gain deeper insights into the
subject, and to maximise examination success.
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