A-Level Economics
At the end of this stimulating distance learning Economics course you will have a solid basis on which to build a career in banking, finance or government. The course will give you an in-depth understanding of how economics impacts on societies across the globe as well as an appreciation of how the market economy influences national and international policy. A detailed analysis of the European Union will also help prepare you for a variety of career opportunities.
Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of their place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.
Key Aims of the Course
The course will enable you to:
The Syllabus and Assessment
The course prepares you for the Cambridge (CIE) A-Level syllabus 9708. The full A-Level qualification comprises both AS and A-Level components. We have selected this syllabus as it is the one best suited to distance learners.
Assessment at AS level is by two written papers of 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes, and at A-Level by two written papers of 1 hour and 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study text and your online learning file will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus. So you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in your coursework and in the examination.
Your Tutor and Your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
When you have completed each assignment, you email it to your tutor for grading and feedback.
Course Fee
Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of their place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.
Key Aims of the Course
The course will enable you to:
- develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life;
- select, interpret and use appropriate data from a range of sources;
- analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it;
- develop a critical approach to economic models and methods of enquiry;
- study economic choices and markets;
- study the national and international economy.
The Syllabus and Assessment
The course prepares you for the Cambridge (CIE) A-Level syllabus 9708. The full A-Level qualification comprises both AS and A-Level components. We have selected this syllabus as it is the one best suited to distance learners.
Assessment at AS level is by two written papers of 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes, and at A-Level by two written papers of 1 hour and 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study text and your online learning file will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus. So you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in your coursework and in the examination.
Your Tutor and Your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
When you have completed each assignment, you email it to your tutor for grading and feedback.
Course Fee