What will I learn on this course? Economics A Level encourages students to ‘think as economists’ and develop the appropriate range of analytical, questioning and reasoning skills to achieve this objective. Economics A Level will enable students to develop a strong grounding in the main economic concepts and theories and to develop a critical consideration of their value and limitation in explaining real world phenomena. Students will learn how to select and interpret economic data and graphical representations of economic problems as well as to understand their possible limitations. They are encouraged to make reasoned and informed judgements using both qualitative and quantitative evidence. Component 01 introduces students to the main microeconomic concepts, the economic agents, the basic economic problem and the role of markets, including business objectives, market structures and the labour market. Component 02 focusses on the main macroeconomic concepts such as aggregate demand and supply, policy objectives, how they are being implemented including policy conflicts and government failure as well as the importance of international trade, the impact of globalisation and the role of the financial sector.
GCSE Grade 7 or above in Maths and English would be essential. Taking GCSE Business or Economics is not compulsory to take the subject Must have a grade 7+ average in GCSEs. Must have a grade 7 in relevant GCSE subject.
Component 01 will assess: • Introduction to microeconomics • The role of markets • Business objectives • Market structures • The labour market Component 02 will assess: • Aggregate demand and aggregate supply • Economic policy objectives • Implementing policy • The global context • The financial sector Component 03 In component 03 students will draw together their knowledge and skills to answer questions from across all content areas. Microeconomics (1) Macroeconomics (02) Themesin economics(03) All three papers: ✓ 80 marks ✓ 2hrs ✓ written paper ✓ 33.3% of overall A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP |
What will I learn on this course? Economics A Level encourages students to ‘think as economists’ and develop the appropriate range of analytical, questioning and reasoning skills to achieve this objective. Economics A Level will enable students to develop a strong grounding in the main economic concepts and theories and to develop a critical consideration of their value and limitation in explaining real world phenomena. Students will learn how to select and interpret economic data and graphical representations of economic problems as well as to understand their possible limitations. They are encouraged to make reasoned and informed judgements using both qualitative and quantitative evidence. Component 01 introduces students to the main microeconomic concepts, the economic agents, the basic economic problem and the role of markets, including business objectives, market structures and the labour market. Component 02 focusses on the main macroeconomic concepts such as aggregate demand and supply, policy objectives, how they are being implemented including policy conflicts and government failure as well as the importance of international trade, the impact of globalisation and the role of the financial sector.
GCSE Grade 7 or above in Maths and English would be essential. Taking GCSE Business or Economics is not compulsory to take the subject Must have a grade 7+ average in GCSEs. Must have a grade 7 in relevant GCSE subject.
Component 01 will assess: • Introduction to microeconomics • The role of markets • Business objectives • Market structures • The labour market Component 02 will assess: • Aggregate demand and aggregate supply • Economic policy objectives • Implementing policy • The global context • The financial sector Component 03 In component 03 students will draw together their knowledge and skills to answer questions from across all content areas. Microeconomics (1) Macroeconomics (02) Themesin economics(03) All three papers: ✓ 80 marks ✓ 2hrs ✓ written paper ✓ 33.3% of overall A Level
