Economics A Level

Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions in relation to resources with the objective of understanding and improving society. The Economics A Level concentrates on two elements: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

Microeconomics takes a focus on individual decisions, markets and firms. Within this area, students will look at demand and supply, pricing, efficiencies, growth and government intervention in markets. The Macroeconomics element of the course examines the economy as a whole, looking at inflation, unemployment and economic growth. Here, students will also explore government policies, international trade, exchange rates, protectionism, economic development and globalisation,

Key Skills Acquired

Evidence-based decision making, analytical reasoning and problem-solving, critical thinking, analysing and challenging assumptions.

Complimentary A-Levels

Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, History, English Language & Literature, Modern Foreign Languages.

Typical Assessment

Examinations.

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, CEA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

Economist, data science, actuarial science, business, accountancy, compliance, management consulting, finance and banking, statistics, investment, risk management, accountancy, market research analyst.