AS LEVEL ECONOMICS – EDEXCEL
Course code: 8EC0
Delivery method: Online
Course duration: 24 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: EDEXCEL AS-Level Economics
Awarding body: EDEXCEL
Studying economics is beneficial because it helps you comprehend the workings of the financial industry.
Being aware of the state of the economy will help you stand out from the competition in practically any position or career.
Micro and macroeconomics are covered in this interesting and engrossing course.
SKILLS GAINED
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Research and Data Analysis
Critical Thinking
Numeracy
Communication
Understanding Economic Systems
Policy Analysis
Global Perspective
Time Management
Ethical and Social Responsibility
Teamwork
Presentation Skills
Decision-Making
COURSE OUTLINE
Economics A is structured around two main themes and comprises two externally examined papers. In these themes, students develop their understanding of fundamental economic models and concepts. They must apply this knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts during assessments and demonstrate awareness of current economic events and policies.
Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure
This theme focuses on microeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:
● nature of economics
● how markets work
● market failure
● government intervention.
Theme 2: The UK economy – performance and policies
This theme focuses on macroeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:
● measures of economic performance
● aggregate demand
● aggregate supply
● national income
● economic growth
● macroeconomic objectives and policy.
COURSE CONTENT
Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure
Module 1: Nature of economics
Module 2: How markets work
Module 3: Market failure
Module 4: Government intervention
Theme 2: The UK economy performance and policies
Module 1: Measures of economic performance
Module 2: Aggregate demand
Module 3: Aggregate supply
Module 4: National income
Module 5: Economic growth
Module 6: Macroeconomic objectives and policy
ASSESSEMT
Paper 1: Introduction to markets and market failure
Paper 1 will assess microeconomics and questions will be drawn from Theme 1.
Written examination.
● The paper comprises two sections.
● Section A comprises a range of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
Students answer all questions.
● Section B comprises one data response question broken down into a number of
parts, including a choice of extended open-response questions; students select
one from a choice of two.
● Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
● 80 marks available.
Paper 2: The UK economy – performance and policies
Paper 2 will assess macroeconomics and questions will be drawn from Theme 2
Written examination.
● The paper comprises two sections.
● Section A comprises a range of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
Students answer all questions.
● Section B comprises one data response question broken down into a number of
parts, including a choice of extended open-response questions; students select
one from a choice of two.
● Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
● 80 marks available.
METHOD OF STUDY
Online and Paper Based
The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.
Tutor support:
Our Self-Learning Courses let you choose when you want to learn and how fast you want to go. Our Course is designed for the self-study method, and most students are fine without help.
However, we understand every student is not the same, you can choose to add one year of tutor support for only £55 per year .You will receive tutor feedback and support by email for 12 months.
One-on-one Support:
One-on-one Tutors are available online across all subjects. All Tutors are fully qualified. When working one-on-one with a tutor, the child is the session’s focus. Individual students receive better and more personalised feedback. One-on-one tutoring can help you learn more than just the answer to a problem. Tutoring is flexible based on needs.
A personal tutor will take the time to understand the child’s strengths and weaknesses and work with them and their parents to establish common goals. The tutor will provide undivided attention to the student’s specific needs, adapting as necessary to achieve a common goal throughout the session.
One-on-one tutoring fees start from £30 per hour. Please get in touch with us if you need one-on-one tutor support.
How do I get my course?
Online
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What do I do next?
All the information you need to complete your course will be included in your study guide. Once you have your course you will be good to go!
Everyone at Oxford College Of Education wishes you the best of luck on your studying journey! We know it’s both rewarding and challenging and ultimately what a difference that qualification will make to your career path and life.
Good luck!
AS Exam
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