Full Time AS/A2 Level Economics

AS/A Level Economics

• Subject area:AS/A Levels (full-time 16-19 yr olds)
• Course type:Full time

Course description
Economics is based upon the central problem that, while human wants are infinite (they never end) the resources we have to satisfy them are running out. This makes Economics one of the most important studies in the world today. Everyone is probably aware that the industrialised nations attempts to satisfy the wants of their peoples have led to the destruction of rain forests, pollution of the seas and global warming - things that threaten our very existence. For this reason a knowledge of economics is vital in the education of all people.
The study of economics seeks to understand how resources can â€-best†be used for the good of society. However different people have very different ideas about what is â€-bestâ€
and this leads to interesting discussions. For example, do you agree with people who argue that the unemployed are lazy and that their benefits should be cut to encourage
them to work, or those who say that benefits are vital to prevent people living in poverty? Can you explain why people doing vital jobs like nurses earn £300 per week while
footballers earn £60,000 per week? (Is this right or is it an outrage?)
Knowledge of economics is invaluable for many jobs and professions and with the current shortage of economists for many jobs and professions people with an understanding of economics are obtaining interesting and well paid jobs. It is also a qualification highly thought of by universities.
The course is modular which means that you can gain marks towards your final grade as you progress through the course. Successfully passing 2 modules at AS Level and 2 at A2 will convert to an Advanced GCE.

Entry requirements
To study AS/A levels you will normally need:
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
• It is possible to progress to university without GCSE English Language and Maths at C grade or above, but your options will be reduced if you have not achieved these qualifications and it is likely to impact on your future employment opportunities. We strongly recommend that it you do not have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or above that you retake them as part of your A Level programme.

Additional information
As an A level student you can choose from over 35 A level subjects, vocational awards and GCSE Maths and English. You can choose to study either:
3 â€" 4 A levels
OR
2 â€" 3 A levels and a BTEC Award
OR
3 â€" 4 A levels and GCSE Maths/English
We work in close partnership with local schools which enables us to run minority subjects that have small numbers. It may be that you attend classes in one of our partner institutions. You will have a clear understanding at the interview stage about your timetable and where your lessons occur.
A levels are divided into two courses, AS taken in the first year and A2 in the second year; combined together they equal a full A level. Both the AS and A2 courses comprise 2 units. On the whole, A levels are assessed through formal examinations at the end of the AS programme and then again at the end of the A2 programme. In some practically based subjects there is a coursework component. Both AS and A2 qualifications count towards the requirements for university entrance.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
BFAC305C Abingdon & Witney College/Larkmead 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday
BFWC307C Witney Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday