What should you be doing while in the momentum of exams?
Studying Economics
Learn all about how markets operate and what drives an economy on both micro-economic and macro-economic scales in our Economics A level course. Understanding the forces underpinning economies, and the different economic theories that have influenced human history, grant a unique insight into everyday life – as well as being a vital skill for business.
Economics A level
£14.99 / month and a £9.99 sign-up fee
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How does a course work?
Step 1 – Subscribe to our online course materials
Subscribe to the courses you wish to study. Each course contains everything you require to succeed in your chosen subject, including detailed coverage of all required topics, activities, self-assessment questions and assignments with comprehensive suggested answers. You may choose to have the assignments marked by one of our fully-qualified tutors.
The minimum subscription period is 6 months. After that, you can cancel your subscription at any time. If you wish, you may optionally purchase a printed, spiral-bound course pack at the point of subscription.
Step 2 – Taking control of your studies
You will be allocated a tutor from our bank of PGCE-qualified tutors. Your tutor will arrange a free 15-minute induction call with you to introduce themselves and the course to you. As you require further tutor support, you can purchase:
- Tutorial time, one-to-one in our virtual classroom
- Assignment marking
- Mock Exam marking
Course Outline
The Economics A level comprises two modules at AS level and a further two at A level.
In the first AS level module, you will learn about the operation of markets and market failure, introducing you to basic microeconomic models such as supply and demand, price mechanisms and the problems they can face. The second module covers the national economy in a global context.
At A level, the third module concerns individuals, firms, markets and market failure, including more complex microeconomic models such as perfect competition, monopolies and government intervention. Finally, the fourth module covers the national and international economy, including macroeconomic indicators and globalisation.
The full course provides a complete overview of the forces that drive economies, from labour markets and government policy to commodity prices and income flows.
You will develop a solid understanding of economics in a business context, as well as its effects on wider society.
Through the course, you will be challenged and evaluated by means of 11 tutor-marked assignments that provide valuable feedback on your progress.
Examinations
The Economics A level course has been written to prepare you for the AQA examination board’s Economics A level qualification. The syllabus numbers are:
The AS level course is assessed by two 90-minute examinations, while the A level is assessed by three two-hour examinations. These take place in May and June each year.
Course duration and study time
The Recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours. You will need to fit all of this in
Because of the unique way Oxford Home Schooling courses are structured your support will last for as long as you are subscribed to the course, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 12 months or 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?
- Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational company that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- excellent customer service
- comprehensive, quality courses.
- We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us.
- We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice.
- We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and subscribtion based payment plan.
- Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals.
Can I complete the exam in one year?
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
What prior learning is required?
We strongly recommend prior study to GCSE level and that a student has achieved Grade 6 or above in the corresponding GCSE. But Economics A-level is an A-level that is often studied ‘from scratch’ and our course starts with the basics that are considered in more detail in the GCSE course. Our tutors will support students from a wide variety of different backgrounds and adapt to differing levels of prior learning.Â
Is there an age limit?
There isn’t a specific age-limit for an A-level course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 15 when they start A-level study and that they are academically capable of starting the course.Â
When can I enrol?
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
When will I sit my exam?
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
How and when do I book an exam?
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
- detailed instructions
- entry codes needed to book exams
- our map of examination centres where our students have taken exams in recent years.
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
How much does sitting an A-level examination cost?
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £120 to £350 pounds.
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