A Level Economics (2015 Specification)

Oxford Learning College

Course

In Oxford

£ 315 + VAT

The best Economics courses

See all

See all

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Oxford

  • Class hours

    200h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Economics A is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assessments and demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Economics A are to enable students to:

Facilities

Location

Start date

Oxford (Oxfordshire)
See map
Campus 231, 266 Banbury Road, OX2 7DL

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

There are no prior learning or other requirements for this qualification, however; it is advisable that you have achieved at least a C grade in GCSE Maths and English or their equivalent before commencing this course. All students must per 16 years of age and above.

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

This centre's achievements

2017

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 15 years

Subjects

  • Market
  • Basic
  • Basic IT
  • Business Economics
  • English
  • Economics
  • Government
  • Grammar
  • Financial Training
  • International Economics

Teachers and trainers (1)

Teaching Staff

Teaching Staff

Tutor

Course programme

Content
Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure

This theme focuses on microeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:

  • The nature of economics
  • How markets work
  • Market failure
  • Government intervention.

Theme 2 : The UK economy- performance and policies

This theme focuses on macroeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:


  • Measures of economic performance
  • Aggregate demand
  • Aggregate supply
  • National income
  • Economic growth
  • Macroeconomic objectives and

Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market

This theme develops the microeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 1 and focuses on business economics. Students will develop an understanding of:


  • Business growth
  • Business objectives
  • Revenues, costs and profits
  • Market structures
  • Labour market
  • Government intervention

Theme 4: A global perspective

This theme develops the macroeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 2 and applies these concepts in a global context. Students will develop an understanding of:


  • International economics
  • Poverty and inequality
  • Emerging and developing economies
  • The financial sector
  • Role of the state in the macroeconomy.

See related categories

A Level Economics (2015 Specification)

£ 315 + VAT

The best Economics courses

See all

See all