Level
A Level
Qualification
Cambridge (CIA) A Level syllabus 9708
Exam Board
Cambridge
Hours of Study
Approximately 500 hours of study time (plus additional time for completing assignments)
About the course
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Our A Level Economics online homeschooling course will enable you to explore how economic systems shape societies and policies, preparing you for a wide range of careers and further study. Through this course, students will:
- Develop skills to explain, analyse and evaluate economic issues and arguments.
- Explore global economics and the role of the European Union.
- Open pathways to careers in finance, government, business, journalism and other related fields.
Our experienced University and Careers Advisor can provide support with choosing the right A Level courses for your ambitions, as well as all aspects of applying to university including UCAS references, interview preparation and more.
Additional information
Study method: A self-directed mix of online and offline learning with structured multimedia content. You will be supported throughout your studies with expert Tutor feedback as well as guidance from a dedicated 1:1 Student Progress Manager.
Please note this course can also be taken as a standalone AS Level qualification.
Course content
Key topics
- Micro and macroeconomics
- Market dynamics
- Government interventions
- The impact of economics on societies around the world
- National and international policies
- A detailed analysis of the European Union
Take a look at our A Level Economics homeschooling course to see what your child will be studying, with these exclusive previews on our student learning platform. These will give you an insight into our approach to this subject, the different topics it covers and the types of activities and exercises your child will be doing once they get started.
Assessments & exams
Exams
This course will assess your understanding across several papers:
AS Level
Paper 1: This multiple-choice paper lasts for 1 hour and accounts for 33% of the AS grade or 17% of the overall A Level grade.
Paper 2: This Data Response and Essays paper lasts for 2 hours and accounts for 67% of the AS grade or 33% of the overall A Level grade.
A Level
Paper 3: This multiple-choice paper lasts for 1 hour 15 minutes and accounts for 17% of the overall A Level grade.
Paper 4: This Data Response and Essays paper lasts for 2 hours and accounts for 33% of the overall A Level grade.
Mock exams
All of our A Level courses include a number of past exam papers in the final module to support students’ learning. This includes the most recent paper, which can be taken as a mock exam and submitted to the course Tutor for feedback for an additional fee.
87% Pass Rate
In 2024, our A Level students achieved a pass rate of 87% at A*-C grade, with 59% achieving grades A*-C across all their courses.
Exam centres
You can take your A Level exams at Cambridge exam centres in over 150 countries. We can provide details of the closest exam centre for your family.
Meet the tutors
A Level Economics Online Course Tutors
Andrew Merrick, BA (Hons), PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- Economics
Teaching Levels
- A Level
- GCSE Level
Andrew Merrick, BA (Hons), PGCE
Tutors
I am an Economics graduate and qualified teacher with over 30 years’ experience. I have delivered a range of Social Science subjects including Business Studies, Sociology and Law, but my focus has always been the teaching of Economics. Since 2001, I have been Head of the Social Science Faculty and sole teacher of GCSE/A Level Economics at a large secondary school on the Isle of Man. I am also an Assistant Examiner for Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, with over 10 years’ experience of marking A Level and IGCSE papers. Finally, I have provided A Level Economics private tuition for many years, guiding and supporting many students to exam success.
My main motivators in teaching are to inspire students to share my passion for Economics and the insight it gives them into the workings of the modern world, and to help students prepare for success in examinations by providing them with formative, developmental feedback and guidance.
Outside of the classroom my main interests are in outdoor activities, predominantly sea kayaking and cycling. I am a qualified sea kayaking coach and leader and have kayaked extensively in the UK, Norway and Canada. I also enjoy travelling with my wife in our campervan. We have two grown-up children who have now left home.
It is an honour to be a tutor at Wolsey Hall Oxford and I look forward to helping and guiding you towards a successful outcome in Economics.
Danielle Elliott, BSc, PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- Business Studies
- Economics
Teaching Levels
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Danielle Elliott, BSc, PGCE
Tutors
Business and Economics underpins the economic factors that influence firms’ decision-making, how they react to changes in the economy and how human behaviour changes based on demand and supply. Seeing students develop and enjoy an understanding of concepts and topics, then achieving and excelling in their exams, has always been the highlight of my career.
I qualified with a degree in Business and Economics and went on to work in industry whilst completing an Accounting course. I then worked as an Accountant for several years. Although I enjoyed working in industry, my passion had always been to move into teaching; therefore, I went back to university to complete a postgraduate degree in Education.
I am currently the Head of Sixth Form in a Secondary school and lead on Economics and Business, teaching both GCSE and A Level. Through my role as Head of Sixth Form, I have supported students in different subjects and built professional relationships with many students in the school. The best thing I have gained from working with these students is to see them succeed in what they are passionate about. Every year, I see students apply to university and apprenticeships, and there is nothing more worthwhile than watching them receive offers from their first choice of university or workplace.
As well as being a teacher, I am an examiner for a variety of exam boards in England and have marked both the English and IAL exams. Although being an examiner can be challenging, it is also rewarding because it has helped me develop my teaching ability and increase the help I can provide to my students.
Outside of work, I enjoy hosting dinner parties and love spending time with my friends and family. As much as I love working, having the ability to spend time with my three gorgeous children and husband is always the highlight of my weekend.
Paul Bahia, BSc, PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- Maths
- Economics
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Paul Bahia, BSc, PGCE
Tutors
I have been teaching Maths and Economics for 11 years after a long and successful career in business. I worked in telecoms after graduating as an engineer. After ten years in Japan and Southern Europe, working in business development and marketing, I returned to the UK and sought a new and fresh challenge in teaching.
Living and working in Japan was a wonderful experience, learning about a different culture and business approach. As I worked for a Japanese company, I also learned Japanese, though I do not get much practice these days. My family and I travelled extensively around Asia, and we enjoyed the varied experiences from walking on the Great Wall of China to diving off the coast of Australia.
I qualified as a teacher after my PGCE and have enjoyed teaching at independent senior schools and being a pastoral form Tutor to students. I have seen the challenges which students face during the course of their senior school years before they enter university: and, of course, their many successes.
I work part-time at a school. I head up Economics and teach Maths: both subjects to A level. I also Tutor face to face, working with students of different abilities. I try to support students in their understanding and learning of Maths through high-quality feedback, verbal and written – so that they can improve on areas they find difficult. I get a real sense of achievement when my students achieve their aims – be it a Maths scholarship to a leading public school or a place to study for an Economics degree.
I love to travel and to understand different cultures. My hobbies include cooking, learning Spanish and playing the guitar. In the summer months, I do my best to stay fit by running.
I am delighted to be a Tutor at Wolsey Hall and to be able to support you in achieving your full potential.
Peter Richards, LLB, PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- Business Studies
- Economics
Teaching Levels
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Peter Richards, LLB, PGCE
Tutors
On leaving University, my first career was in Banking where I spent some fifteen years. I then retrained as a teacher and ever since then I have specialised in teaching Economics and Business Studies at A level. I teach also at GCSE/IGCSE Level.
My career has taken me to some wonderful schools, notably Sherborne Girls, Canford and Cheltenham Ladies. Many of my students have enjoyed considerable success, including going on to Oxford and Cambridge. I am currently teaching part-time at the Maynard School in Exeter. I am also an A level Examiner. In recent years I have been specialising in revision tuition both online and on holiday revision courses.
Above all else, I am passionate about getting students to see the real world relevance of what they are studying. Economics and Business are both subjects that provide students with skills that are very relevant to their professional careers, and I look forward to sharing my passion with Wolsey Hall Oxford students.
I live in beautiful West Dorset with my family and three Labrador dogs. My hobbies include philately (I am a member of the Royal Philatelic Society, London) Football (I’m a lifelong Southampton supporter, which explains why I sometimes look a bit depressed on a Monday morning!), gardening and reading.
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I'm Tejjas, an A Level student who sat the 2024 May/June A Level exams. My experience with Wolsey Hall Oxford was wonderful and I'm so happy that I decided to enrol. Courses were well organised on Canvas and flowed logically. The materials linked were useful and helped to provide a broader range of perspectives and approaches to problems or concepts. I would also recommend that other students look for materials beyond what is provided on Canvas to further their understanding if they so wish. Tutors were friendly and helpful when asked questions, and would usually respond within 48 hours. Thank you Mr Bahia, Mr Wardle, and Mrs Carpinato. Assignments were also good and feedback was useful. What was particularly good was that I felt that assignments were graded as they would be in the exams, meaning very strictly. This encouraged me to learn proper exam technique and not gloss over details that may otherwise seem trivial. This is especially helpful for essay subjects where students may mark themselves too leniently since the Cambridge-provided mark-schemes have some ambiguity. My SPM, Ms Helena Cantone, was also supportive and understanding when I missed deadlines occasionally due to personal matters. She would check in monthly to ask how I was doing and offer help, which helped to keep me motivated. I'm also very thankful to the university counsellor, Ms Sarah Wilson, for her advice and support with my UCAS application. With her referral letter and general advice on my application, I secured 5/5 offers from universities including the LSE, Warwick, and KCL. I achieved A*A*A* and hence converted my LSE offer. Overall, these 2 years with Wolsey Hall Oxford have been incredible thanks to the wonderful people involved, and I will look back on them with great fondness. Tejjas
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