A Level Economics AS/A2
A Level
Distance
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
18 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
This A Level Economics Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for further training whilst employed.
This course is an in-depth course covering both the economy in the UK as well as the global economy. Students will begin by studying basic microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and learning about current problems. The different markets and market failure will be discussed, as well as production and efficiency and government intervention in the market.
After this first module, students will begin to build upon the basics which they will have already learned and will study more specific areas, such as business economics and distribution of income.
This second module will explore in greater depth the UK's economy and its relation with the European Union. Some of the topics covered will be competitive markets, market strategy and the labor market.
Students will also learn about national policy, macroeconomic indicators and how the nation is currently handling challenges during the crisis. This is a highly interesting and educational course for anyone with an interest in economics and more particularly, the state of the economy in the UK.
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About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 18 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Market
- Government
- Business Economics
- Global
- Politics
- Macroeconomics
- Economics
- Production
- Productivity
- Allocation of Resources
- Marketing Strategies
- Government Intervention
- Markets
- Concentrated Markets
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Modules
AS Level
At AS, this specification will enable candidates to develop an understanding of, and an insight into, micro and macroeconomics:
Unit 1: ECON1 Markets and Market Failure
Examination: 1 hour 15 minutes
- The Economic Problem
- The Allocation of Resources in Competitive Markets
- Production and Efficiency
- Market Failure
- Government Intervention in the Market
Unit 2: ECON2 The National Economy
Examination: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- How the Macro-economy works
- Economic performance
- Macroeconomic policy
A2 Level
At A2, candidates develop the micro and macroeconomics already learnt at AS, considering economic concepts and theories in greater depth and recognising the values and limitations of economic models.
Both A2 modules explore two contemporary and relevant contexts: the global context, which includes the impact of globalisation on UK economic performance; and the European Union context, embracing the effect of EU membership and economic policy on the UK economy:
Unit 3: ECON3 Business Economics and the Distribution of Income
Examination: 2 hours
- The Firm: Objectives, Costs and Revenues
- Competitive Markets
- Marketing Strategies
- Concentrated Markets
- The Labour Market
- Government Intervention in the Market
Unit 4: ECON4 The National and International Economy
Examination: 2 hours
- Macroeconomic Indicators
- Managing the national economy
- The international economy
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.
Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.
A Level Economics AS/A2