A Level Economics
A Level
In Weston-Super-Mare
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Weston-super-mare
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Duration
2 Years
What will I do on this course? A Level Economics will enable you to gain a thorough understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of. current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. A central aspect of this A Level will be the development of the strengths and weaknesses of economics in explaining and predicting local, national
Important information
Government funding available
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Start date
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About this course
At least 5 GCSEs in the A*-C range, including Mathematics at grade C or above and English Language at grade B or above. No previous knowledge of economics is required.
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Course programme
A Level Economics
A Level
Venue
Weston College Sixth Form Centre
What will I do on this course?
A Level Economics will enable you to gain a thorough understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of
current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life.
A central aspect of this A Level will be the development of the strengths and weaknesses of economics in explaining and predicting local, national and international events.
In the first year, students will study two units:
Unit 1
· The reasons for individuals, organisations and societies to make choices
· Competitive markets and how they work
· Market failure and government intervention.
Unit 2
· Aggregate demand and aggregate supply and how they interact
· Government economic policy objectives and indicators of national economic performance
· The definition and application of macroeconomic policy instruments and the international economy.
In the second year, students will study a further two units:
Unit 3
· Nature of work and leisure trends in employment and earnings
· Market structure and competitive behaviour
· Labour demand, supply and wage determination
· Market failure and the role of government and unions in the labour market.
Unit 4
· Transport, transport trends and the economy
· Market structures and competitive
behaviour in transport markets
· Market failure and the role of intervention in transport markets
· Transport economics and government policy.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be via four written papers, two for AS Level and two for A2 Level.
AT A GLANCE
Duration
2 Years
Level
Level 3
Progression
A Level Economics prepares you for careers in business, politics, finance or banking and supports those wishing to consider economic journalism.
Additional Info
Interview Required
A Level Economics