A Level Economics

Examination Board: Edexcel

Course Type: A Level

Examination Board Specification: Click here

Assessment Objectives :

  • Students build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assessments and demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies.


Theme 1 - Introduction to markets and market failure

  • nature of economics

  • how markets work

  • market failure

  • government intervention.


Theme 2 - The UK economy – performance and policies

  • measures of economic performance

  • aggregate demand

  • aggregate supply

  • national income

  • economic growth

  • macroeconomic objectives and policy.


Theme 3 - Business behaviour and the labour market

  • business growth

  • business objectives

  • revenues, costs and profits

  • market structures

  • labour market

  • government intervention.


Theme 4 - A global perspective


  • international economics

  • poverty and inequality

  • emerging and developing economies

  • the financial sector

  • role of the state in the macroeconomy.


Econiomics KS5 Learning Journey Template.pdf

Where can an A Level in Economics lead?


Economist, Financial risk analyst, Data analyst, Financial planner, accountant, economics researcher, Financial consultant, Investment analyst, Actuary & many public sector roles such as: Diplomatic services, HM Treasury, Lobbying and public affairs, social think tanks for policy and security and intelligence services.