Economics A Level (Full AS+A2) Fast Track

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain an A Economics (Full AS + A2) Course. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level Economics is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level Economics exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A Level Economics course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required. 

Our Fast Track A Level courses are 1 year courses with which you will receive priority tutor support throughout the duration. Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate awarded by a national awarding body such as Edexcel, AQA and OCR. We also offer UCAS points with these courses which will vary depending on the grade you receive.

Economics gives you a terminology and models to understand the world of money and finance, of employment, economic growth and international trade. You will need to get used to dealing with the specialist language of economics but you also need to be able to apply it to real life events. This course and the textbook will enable you to do this comprehensively but you will also find it useful to keep up to date by reading newspapers, journals like The Economist and by watching or listening to radio and television.

At the end of this stimulating Economics course, you will have a solid basis on which to build a career in banking, finance, or government. The Economics A level course will give you an in depth understanding of how economics impacts on societies across the globe as well as an appreciation of how a market economy influences national and international policy.  A detailed analysis of the European Union will also help prepare our A level Economics students for a variety of career opportunities.

This specification is designed to:

develop an interest and enthusiasm for economics and its contribution to the wider economic and social environment
develop an understanding of a range of concepts and acquire an ability to use these concepts in a variety of different contexts
develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful 'economist's mind'
practise skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life
develop an understanding of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life
apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real world phenomena
analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it

AS Level

Unit 1: ECON1 Markets and Market Failure
Unit 2: ECON2 The National Economy

A2 Level

Unit 3: ECON3 Business Economics and the Distribution of Income
Unit 4: ECON4 The National and International Economy

AS/A2 - A level in Economics

Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.