AS Level Economics

In Year 1 (AS Level) students cover the 2 modules required for AS level.

1. Markets and Market Failure.

2. The National Economy.

In Year 2 (A Level or A2) students will cover the remaining 2 modules needed for the A level.

3. Business Economics and the Distribution of Income.

4. The National and International Economy.

The course is varied: there are general lectures, workshops, tutorials as well as trips and conferences designed specifically for AS and A level students.

How you will gain the qualification

During the course students' work is assesssed by staff (essays, case studies, reports, tests and exams). This allows students to check their progress as well as helping to identify and remedy any difficulties.

The AS and A level qualifications are awarded by the AQA exam board following examinations taken during the course: 2 in year 1 and 2 in year 2.

There are limited opportunities to re-sit exam papers as the student progresses if this is required.

What qualifications you need

Students must have at least 5 GCSEs of grade C or better, including Maths (Higher tier) and English.

Students wishing to study A-levels full-time at Yale College must ha6 GCSE Grade Cs or better including one of English, English Language, Agored English Level 2. Students who achieve 6 Grade Cs or better will be able to confirm their enrolment through our normal processes, however Students with 5Cs will be required to come into Yale to discuss their course with a member of the A-level/Subsidiary Diploma panel.

Where to next

Economics is a good subject to complement social science courses such as Politics and Government, or Science, Maths and Art subjects. It can lead, with Maths and Physics, into Engineering or, with languages, it can provide an excellent basis for those interested in working overseas.

Those people interested in careers in finance and accounting will find Economics especially helpful. Many professional bodies, like the Institute of Chartered Accountants require an understanding of economics to qualify in the profession.

"I would strongly encourage all students to consider taking Economics as one of their A level options. The subject is of great interest and value and can be linked with both arts and science courses. At university it can be studied as a single subject or in many combinations ranging from languages through to mathematics. In business, knowledge of economics is invaluable for many jobs and professions". R.D. Freeman ICI Chief Economist