Online Economics A Level course overview
Economics A Level and AS Level covers the following five areas
- Basic economic ideas and resource allocation
- The price system and the micro economy
- Government microeconomic intervention
- The macro economy
- Government macro intervention
AS Economics candidates answer multiple choice, data response and essay questions. This format is repeated at Economics A level where candidates will be tested on the additional syllabus content for A Level, but they also require a knowledge and understanding of the AS Level syllabus content.
Prior learning
Candidates beginning this course are not expected to have studied Economics previously. A qualification in Maths equivalent to IGCSE would be useful.
Progression
Economics A Level online provides a suitable foundation for the study of Economics or related courses in higher education. It may permit or assist progression directly to university courses in Economics or some other subjects. It is also suitable as part of a course of general education.
Exam Information
In the October of Year 11, 12 and 13 parents and guardians will receive an email asking which exams the learner intends to take, and where they would like to take them. Parents and guardians must inform InterHigh if they need assistance finding an exam centre by mid-October. InterHigh can support you in finding a local exam centre. It is then down to the individual to register with the centre of choice and pay the exam fees to the centre directly. As each exam centre sets their own fees we cannot provide accurate pricing, however as an example, you can see our own fees by clicking here
Access Arrangements
Physical, medical or learning support needs may be eligible for access arrangements during exams. These can include:
- Extra time of 25%*
- Extra time up to 50%*
- A reader*
- A scribe*
- Supervised rest breaks
- Separate room
- Use of a laptop
- Enlarged print exam papers
Fee Information
Students based in the UK have the option to pay annually, per term or monthly. International students based outside the UK cannot pay monthly.
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this subject.
However, if you’re looking to study this subject as one of four A Levels, we strongly advise you only do so if you are predicted at least a grade 7 at GCSE / IGCSE in this subject or a relevant subject.
You are also required to discuss your options with our Head of Key Stage 5, Nick Leney - nick.leney@interhigh.co.uk, for guidance prior to starting your programme.
Subject:
Economics
Qualifications:
AS and A Level
Exam board:
Cambridge International Examinations
Duration:
1 year for AS Level with an additional year for A Level
Delivery method:
Online, real-time classrooms, 24/7 access to curriculum
Start date:
September
Exam Details:
All Economics A Level exams will be supervised and sat at an examination hall local to you
Course fee:
Pupils can choose A Level Economics and add other A Levels for an added fee per subject, per year. Find out more.
Know more about your course fees
We have several fee packages and options, with differing levels of commitment to suit most circumstances. In most cases parents have the option to pay in instalments, spreading the cost of the investment.
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