Economics A level

What you need to know
How will I study?

The A-level course includes 2 themes: Microeconomics, which relates to individuals, firms, markets and market failure and Macroeconomics, which relates to the national and international economy. Students are expected to acquire quantitative skills and competencies relevant to the topic area and become familiar with economic facts, figures and statistics. Students will require strong numerical skills to succeed in A-level Economics.
How will I be taught?

The subject is delivered over two sessions per week, one AM and one PM. Students will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods such as group work, presentations, teacher led exposition, research projects, case study materials, film, debates, discussion, televisual and print based media.
How will I be assessed?

At the end of year two you will have three exam papers. The first is microeconomics, the second is mainly macroeconomics and the third is an unseen case-study. You will be assessed at the end of year one to see if you can progress to year two.