Economics AS/A2

Economics AS/A2
Economics is concerned with the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth in human society. Students studying economics will look at the fundamental forces which affect our lives, such as poverty, employment, international trade and prices.

What will I be doing?

Year 1 - AS Level
Unit 1: Markets in Action

Unit 2: The National & International Economy

Year 2 - A2 Level
Unit 3: Economics of Work & Leisure OR Transport Economics

Unit 4: The Global Economy

How will I be assessed?
Year One AS Level: Units 1 & 2 will be assessed by examinations.

Year Two A2 Level: Units 3 & 4 will be assessed by examinations.

Where do I go from here?
Progression on to university degrees in Economics, Business Studies or related subjects.

Direct entry into employment within business in a variety of roles.

Course Duration
AS Level - 1 Year

AS & A2 Levels - 2 Years