A Level Economics

AQA
GCE A LEVEL (2 Years)

STUDENTS WILL NEED

Students will need to achieve recommended entry requirements for the Academic Pathway, including the subject specific requirements of:
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.

STUDENTS WILL STUDY

Unit 1: Markets and market failure
Unit 2: National and international economy Unit 3: Economic and principles and issues

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed using three written examinations
Unit 1(33.3%): written examination Section A: data response
Section B: essay question
Unit 2 (33.3%): written examination Section A: data response
Section B: essay question
Unit 3 (33.3%): written examination Section A: multiple choice marks Section B: case study

POTENTIAL SECTORS OF EMPLOYMENT

Business, Administration and Law Preparation for Life and Work Arts, Media and Publishing, Information and Communication Technology Retail and Commercial Enterprise, Leisure, Travel and Tourism