A-LEVEL EXAM BOARD – AQA QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 6+ MATHS
ECONOMICS WHAT WILL I LEARN?
A-Level economics looks at current affairs and analyses interactions between individuals, businesses and the government. You will look at the fundamental forces which affect our lives, such as employment, prices and international trade and poverty. Economics concerns the allocation of society’s scarce resources amongst the many alternative uses to which they could be put.
Year 12 students study: • Operation of markets and market failure • The national economy in a global context.
WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
Year 13 students study: • Individuals, firms, markets and market failure • The national and international economy.
Students will be taught both micro and macro principles and will be assessed on their application analysis and decision-making skills.
WHAT NEXT? Careers in economics are very diverse, with job roles covering everything from food and agriculture to business and banking. The qualification could also be valuable in a career like marketing, law, journalism or teaching. Depending on the area of interest, an economics degree will help develop
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specialised analytical skills, enabling entry into multiple industries as a professional economist, or as another type of professional with an eye for economics. ‘Economics is top when it comes to impact on earnings for both men and women.’ (BBC News 15 June 2018)
TYPICAL CAREERS FINANCIAL CONSULTANT/ INVESTMENT BANKER/ RISK ANALYST/ ACCOUNTANT
