A Level Economics
Course Code: Q100085
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
A Level Economics is a well-established and highly regarded academic subject, that’s an excellent partner to A Levels in politics and business. It provides great opportunities for research and discussion of some of the major challenges facing Britain and the world today, delving into two areas – microeconomics and macroeconomics.
In microeconomics, we’ll focus on individuals and firms and seek to answer questions such as, how can we reduce plastic pollution? Or do taxes on cigarettes work? In macroeconomics, we’ll look at national and international economies and attempt to answer questions such as, why is inflation so high? Or how can we tackle the UK's national debt?
This course will improve your analytical and communication skills. Economists must be able to review data, observe patterns, and draw logical conclusions. They must be able to explain their work to others, and this course will improve your critical thinking skills.
You can take part in the Enterprise Academy, Unloc, which supports business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills. You’ll also be supported to set up your own personal enterprise or business.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 5 or above in GCSE maths and English. It is strongly recommended that you enrol on core maths to support you on your A Level Economics course.
You are expected to attend all timetabled lessons, including tutorial. You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
You will have to take three exams, which you will sit at the end of your second year. There is no coursework as part of this A Level.
Upon successful completion of the AQA A Level Economics course, you will be well prepared for diverse academic and professional pathways. You could move on to a degree in economics, business, finance, or related fields, explore entry level positions in finance, banking, consulting, and government, or seek internship opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
Your future career could be as an accountant, actuary, bookkeeper, budget analyst, business manager, credit analyst, financial analyst, management analyst, teacher or lecturer.
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