A-Level Economics

Course content

This is a challenging A Level and should be carefully researched before choosing it as one of your subjects.

If you’re curious about how the economy works — from what affects prices and wages to how governments manage growth, trade and inflation — then Economics is for you. This course helps you understand how local and global economies operate and how economic decisions impact individuals, businesses and society. It’s ideal for analytical thinkers interested in current affairs, business and policy.

To succeed, you’ll need confidence in numerical, reading and writing skills, alongside a strong academic interest in understanding how economies function.

Key topics include:

• Competitive markets – how they work and why they fail
• National and international economic management
• Business economics and efficiency
• The global economy and international trade

You will:

• Analyse and debate real-world economic issues and events
• Research and compare economic performance across different countries
• Interpret and evaluate economic data using mathematical techniques
• Develop your essay writing, critical thinking and research skills
• Engage in independent study to extend your understanding