A Level Economics : Code ALV07

<< Back

Print This Page

Discounted Price £320.00
Add to Basket

A Level Economics Home Study Course

AQA A Level Economics

Course Description

This specification is designed to:

• develop an interest and enthusiasm for economics and its contribution to the wider economic and social environment
• develop an understanding of a range of concepts and acquire an ability to use these concepts in a variety of different contexts
• develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful 'economist's mind'
• practise skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life
• develop an understanding of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life
• apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real world phenomena
• analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it

Course Content

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

For further details visit

http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/business/economics_overview.php

Recommended reading

AQA AS Economics Student Book, 2nd edition, Chris Vidler and Charles Smith,

ISBN-10: 0435692224; ISBN-13: 978-0435692223

AQA A2 Economics Student's Book, Jim Lawrence and Steve Stoddard,

ISBN-10: 0748799656; ISBN-13: 978-0748799657

Revision Guide to AS & A2 Level Economics, James Keefe, Informe,

ISBN-10: 0907529 70 4

Qualification Information

AS+A2 = A level in Economics. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Method of Study

• The course comes to you as a proper paper-based pack, not as an electronic password
• You will get full tutor support via email
• You will receive feedback on your assignments from our experienced tutors    
• You will be given guidance through the Study Guide on the nuts and bolts of studying and submitting assignments
• Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor
• You must have access to email in order to contact your tutor.

Method of Assessment

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. Please read our FAQs for further information.

Length of Course

Our A Levels come with tutor support for 18 months

Tutor Support

You will have access to a tutor via our student portal who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

Print This Page