In A-level Economics, you will study the AQA specification. This is tested by three exams at the end of Year 13. These include: 1. Markets and market failure. 2. National and international economy. 3. Economic principles and issues. Students with an interest in current affairs and a curiosity to look behind the headlines will find this a rewarding course. A-level Economics analyses many of the big issues of the day that are in the news and attempts to consider them systematically and logically using economic theory to provide a framework for explaining these problems. Thus, it is a very news-orientated course, for example explaining issues such as global warming within the context of market failure theory and fully joining the debate about the role of government within the economy. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions. You will also build upon your quantitative skills and appreciate that when evaluating arguments, both qualitative and quantitative evidence are important.
5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4, including 5 in English language and maths
You will examine the role played by individuals, firms and government in shaping economic events. Whilst the main focus is on the UK Economy, there is consideration given to international factors like globalisation and the effect of the EU on the UK. As part of Paper 1, you will study individuals, firms, markets and market failure. This includes: 1. Economic methodology and the economic problem, 2. Individual economic decision making 3. Price determination in a competitive market 4. Production, costs and revenue 5. Perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly 6. The labour market 7. The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality 8. The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets As part of Paper 2, you will study the national and international economy. This includes: 1. The measurement of macroeconomic performance 2. How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, AD/AS analysis, and related concepts 3. Economic performance 4. Financial markets and monetary policy 5. Fiscal policy and supply-side policies 6. The international economy Paper 3 covers a combination of the topics studied in Papers 1 and 2. There is no coursework or NEA element to this course. All the above topic areas will be assessed by three 2 hour written exams combining multiple choice, data response and essay questions.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE |
In A-level Economics, you will study the AQA specification. This is tested by three exams at the end of Year 13. These include: 1. Markets and market failure. 2. National and international economy. 3. Economic principles and issues. Students with an interest in current affairs and a curiosity to look behind the headlines will find this a rewarding course. A-level Economics analyses many of the big issues of the day that are in the news and attempts to consider them systematically and logically using economic theory to provide a framework for explaining these problems. Thus, it is a very news-orientated course, for example explaining issues such as global warming within the context of market failure theory and fully joining the debate about the role of government within the economy. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions. You will also build upon your quantitative skills and appreciate that when evaluating arguments, both qualitative and quantitative evidence are important.
5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4, including 5 in English language and maths
You will examine the role played by individuals, firms and government in shaping economic events. Whilst the main focus is on the UK Economy, there is consideration given to international factors like globalisation and the effect of the EU on the UK. As part of Paper 1, you will study individuals, firms, markets and market failure. This includes: 1. Economic methodology and the economic problem, 2. Individual economic decision making 3. Price determination in a competitive market 4. Production, costs and revenue 5. Perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly 6. The labour market 7. The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality 8. The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets As part of Paper 2, you will study the national and international economy. This includes: 1. The measurement of macroeconomic performance 2. How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, AD/AS analysis, and related concepts 3. Economic performance 4. Financial markets and monetary policy 5. Fiscal policy and supply-side policies 6. The international economy Paper 3 covers a combination of the topics studied in Papers 1 and 2. There is no coursework or NEA element to this course. All the above topic areas will be assessed by three 2 hour written exams combining multiple choice, data response and essay questions.