ECONOMICS

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 6+ MATHS A-LEVEL EXAM BOARD: AQA

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

A-Level economics looks at current affairs and analyses interactions between individuals, businesses and the government.

You will look at the fundamental forces which affect our lives, such as employment, prices and international trade and poverty. Economics concerns the allocation of society’s scarce resources amongst the many alternative uses to which they could be put.

Students will be taught both micro and macro principles and will be assessed on their application analysis and decision-making skills.

Year 12 students study:

• Operation of markets and market failure • The national economy in a global context.

Year 13 students study:

• Individuals, firms, markets and market failure • The national and international economy.

WHAT NEXT?

Careers in economics are very diverse, with job roles covering everything from food and agriculture to business and banking. The qualification could also be valuable in a career like marketing, law, journalism or teaching.

An economics degree will help develop specialised analytical skills, enabling entry into many industries as a professional economist, or as another type of professional with an eye for economics.

‘Economics is top when it comes to impact on earnings for both men and

women.’ (BBC News 15 June 2018)