In A Level Economics you will look at the forces that will shape your life such as the price of goods, employment, international trade and also environmental factors such as pollution. You will find yourself in a healthy debate with your classmates and it is these contrasting views that make Economics such a lively and interesting subject, enabling you to make your own judgements and form your own opinions. The course is considered to be a ‘gold standard’ course – an academic course that is well respected and liked by universities. If you go on to study it further you could command some of the highest salaries in the country as economists are extremely well sought after. Aside from this you will simply be far more informed in your day to day life and have developed excellent skills of analysis and interpretation which can be transferred to any pathway you choose. A-Level Economics requires a good level of numeracy and it has a fair amount of conceptual thinking, with the main skills being the ability to analyse economic data, interpret graphs and tables, identify trends and explain these using economic theory, often through diagrams. The ability to see how one economic policy (e.g. low inflation) may affect others (e.g. employment) is paramount. It requires a clear mind and an ability to think and analyse logically and to write good English. The course is considered to be a ‘gold standard’ course – an academic course that is well respected and liked by universities. A Level Economics is a highly versatile subject that could provide many different career pathways. Many students progress to studying the subject at university, and onwards from there you could find yourself working in multinational corporations, in the banking sector, the government or a charitable think-tank, to name but a few organisations.
Name: A Level Economics Qualification title: GCE A Level in Economics Qualification type: Assessment The A-level has three, two hour written exams. Paper 1: Markets and market failure: students answer two questions, Section A – students choose one context from a choice of two; Section B – students choose one context from a choice of three. Paper 2: National and international economy: students answer two questions, Section A – students choose one context from a choice of two; Section B - students choose one context from a choice of three. Paper 3: Economic principles and issues: Section A - multiple choice; Section B – extended writing questions. Exams will assess students’ quantitative skills applied in the context of economics e.g. ratios, fractions, percentages, revenue and profit. At A-level this forms a minimum of 20% of the assessment, and a minimum of 15% at AS. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150928 14:31:37 Updated 20150929 12:45:17
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