A-Level Economics

£495.00

Our A-level Economics course is a valuable addition to our subject offerings, providing students with a sought-after qualification that is highly regarded by universities and employers alike. Whether you’re considering a career in finance, accounting, banking, business, or policymaking, this course will give you a solid foundation in economic theory and real-world applications—opening doors to a wide range of professional opportunities.

Economics is at the heart of global decision-making, influencing everything from government policies to corporate strategies. This course will broaden your understanding of how economies function on both micro and macro levels, equipping you with insights into national and international monetary policies, market structures, trade, and economic development.

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250 – 300 Study Hours

Level 3 Difficulty

Up to 56 UCAS Points

AQA Qualification

Course Overview

All enrolments now will be for exams in Summer 2024 and beyond.
You will be required to complete the three standard written exams.

Official exams

  • 2 hours, 33.3% of marks
  • 2 hours, 33.3% of marks
  • 2 hours, 33.3% of marks

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the Country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own.

Assignments
During your course, you’ll be required to complete the following:

  • 1 introductory assignment
  • 10 assignments

These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course.

Course Content

  • Economic methodology
  • The nature and purpose of economic activity
  • Economic resources
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Imperfect information
  • Bounded rationality
  • Biases
  • Behavioural economics and economic policy
  • Demand and price
  • Price, income and cross elasticities of demand
  • Income elasticity of demand (YED)Composite and com
  • Competitive supply
  • Price elasticity of supply
  • Production costs and revenue
  • Law of diminishing returns
  • Economies and diseconomies of scale
  • Profit
  • Barriers to entry
  • Advantages and disadvantages of monopoly
  • The competitive market process
  • The Labour Market
  • Influences upon the supply of labour
  • Distribution of wealth
  • Poverty
  • Public goods, private goods and quasi-public goods
  • Privatisation
  • Subsidies
  • Minimum and maximum prices
  • Public ownership
  • The national economy in a global context
  • Inflation
  • Unemployment
  • The circular flow of income
  • Aggregate demand and aggregate supply analysis
  • The Keynesian LRAS Curve
  • Economic performance and cycles
  • Employment and unemployment
  • Inflation and deflation
  • Quantity theory of money
  • Consequences of inflation
  • The Phillips Curve
  • Financial markets and monetary policy
  • Commercial banks and investment banks
  • Assets of commercial banks
  • Credit creation
  • Central banks and monetary policy
  • The regulation of the financial system
  • Bank failure and moral hazard
  • Liquidity and capital ratios
  • Systemic risk
  • Fiscal policy and supply-side policies
  • Progressive, regressive and proportional taxation
  • Main taxes used in the UK
  • Principles of taxation
  • Public expenditure
  • Supply-side policy
  • Causes of globalisation
  • Economic growth and development
  • Paper 1
  • Paper 2
  • Paper 3
  • Awarding body: AQA
  • Our course code: X914W

The AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries around the world, highly valued by employers and universities and enable young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSEs, IGCSEs and A-levels.

Entry Requirements

A GCSE or equivalent qualification in economics or maths is recommended for this course.

Why Distance Learning?

With online A-level study, you’ll sit the same exams and earn the same qualifications as you would in a traditional school setting, but with the flexibility to study when and where it suits you.
Your final results and transcript will be identical to those of students who studied in a classroom, ensuring your A-levels are fully recognised and respected by colleges, universities, and employers worldwide. Whether you’re looking to broaden your subject choices, balance study with other commitments, or take control of your learning, distance learning gives you the freedom to achieve your academic goals on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking. Your personal tutor can provide more details.
Yes, there is a set text that will come free with the course as e-books: (1) Edexcel A level Economics A Book 1, P Smith, Hodder Education 2015. (2) Edexcel A level Economics A Book 2, P Smith, Hodder Education 2015. Additional texts you'll also have to read include: Maths Skills for A Level Economics, J Lawrence, Oxford University Press 2014.
You will need to pay separately for your final examinations. Additional texts may also need to be purchased to supplement your learning on the course.
We are able to offer places at partnership exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.
Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.
You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 5 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).
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Enya
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I completed my first course and am already looking for what to do next. The support that I received throughout was amazing. Anything that I didn't fully understand was explained thoroughly and clearly. It was a very involved course and so beneficial. I am amazed at how much I was able to learn through a fully online course. Definitely recommend!

Ellis
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Alex
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I wanted to express my thanks to my tutor for the very helpful, supportive and constructive feedback provided for my assignments. It is very encouraging and makes studying a positive experience. Thank you also for the very quick response, which is great. It helps to keep motivated and feel valued as a learner. Thanks very much.

Caroline

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