A Level Economics

Assessment

The course is externally assessed at the end of two years of study. Students must complete three written exams. These are: Unit 1: Markets & Market Failure Two hours (33.3% of A Level) 25 Data response – one from two (40) and Essay – one from three (40 marks) Unit 2: National & International Economy Two hours (33.3% of A Level) Data response – one from two (40marks) and essay – one from three (40 marks) Unit 3: Economic principles and issues Two hours (33.3% of A Level) MC questions (30 marks) Extended writing on unseen case study (50 marks)