The programme is split into two major components - AS and A2. There are thirteen tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs). The programme covers the following:
AS Level
• Markets and Market Failure
• The National Economy
• Markets at Work - The Environment.
A2 Level
• Case Study: The European Union
• Business Economics and The Distribution of Income
• Government Policy, the National and International Economy.
Assessment is by six written papers of varied weighting.
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The first part of the Economics A level course introduces you to the economics of markets and the reasons for market success and failure. You will then study economics on a national scale as well as how markets impact on the environment. The second part of the course covers the economics of the European Union as well as the global economy. You will also look at government policy, business economics and the distribution of income.
Each A Level is split into two halves – the AS Level and the A2 Level. Whilst both halves cover approximately the same amount of material, the conceptually harder elements will nearly always be found in the A2. Generally, each half of the A Level will be split into three units. Each unit matches a corresponding exam.
Examinations
Examinations are normally in June, although you may be able to arrange to sit some part of the A Level in January.
Examination Entry Information
DCA will provide whatever help we can with examination information, finding an exam centre and authenticating coursework but entering examinations is entirely the responsibility of the student and the contract for sitting the examinations is between the student and the exam centre. We are not an exam centre and therefore although we can give information and guidance, we cannot make your entry for you, or change an incorrect entry. Full details about exams can be obtained on application. Students will sit external examinations and receive a certificate from the awarding body AQA
Textbooks
In addition to the recommended text, each programme has a suggested reading list to help you achieve a broader understanding of the subject. Some subjects also require an accompanying textbook which you will need to obtain.
Part 1: AS Level
Module One: Markets and Market Failure
• The Basic Economic Problems
• The Demand and Supply Curves
• Elasticity
• Price Determination
• More on Markets
• Market Failure
• Government Intervention
Module Two: The National Economy
• Economic Indicators
• Aggregate Supply and Demand
• Inflation and Interest Rates
• Unemployment
• The Balance of Payments
• Government Economic Policy Instruments
• Recent Changes in the UK Economy
Module Three: Markets at Work – The Environment
• Environmental Resources
• Environmental Impact Analysis
• The Economics of Pollution
• Roads and Transportation
Part 2: A2 Level
Module Four: Case Study: The European Union, The Background to the EU
• The Formation and Opportunities of the Single Market
• Economic Aspects – the Euro and Regional Problems
• Future Prospects for the EU
• Expansion and Reforms
• The EU in a Global Context
Module Five: Business Economics and The Distribution of Income
• The Firm
• Imperfect Competition and Oligopoly
• Mergers and Competition Policy
• Nationalisation and Privatisation
• The Labour Market
• Poverty and Inequality
Module Six: Government Policy, the National and International Economy
• Economic Growth: Developing Economies
• National Income
• Inflation and Unemployment
• International Trade |
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