Economics, A-Level

Course Information

COURSE OVERVIEW

Explore the forces that shape our world with our A-Level Economics course. This two-year program provides a deep understanding of how markets and governments work, equipping you with analytical and problem-solving skills highly valued by universities and employers. We offer expert teaching, modern resources, and a supportive environment to help you excel in your studies and prepare for a bright future.

This two-year course offers a structured approach to learning economics through three key units:

• Individuals, Firms, Markets, and Market Failure​
  • Economic Methodology and the Economic Problem
  • Price Determination in a Competitive Market
  • Production, Costs, and Revenue
  • Market Structures (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, and Oligopoly)
  • Market Failure and Government Intervention

• The National Economy in a Global Context
  • Macroeconomic Objectives (e.g., Growth, Inflation, Unemployment)
  • Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
  • Economic Performance Indicators
  • Fiscal, Monetary, and Supply-side Policies

• Economic Principles and Issues
  • Advanced Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Concepts
  • Global Economics (International Trade, Exchange Rates, and Globalisation)
  • Development Economics
  • Poverty and Inequality
  • The Role of Financial Markets and the State

Assessment includes three written exams at the end of the course, which test your knowledge, application, and evaluation skills across all units.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To enrol on our A-Level Economics course, you’ll need:

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including English and a Grade 6 in Maths
• An interest in economics and finance