A Levels Economics is an advanced academic qualification commonly taken by students in the UAE and other countries, typically between the ages of 16 to 19. It is widely recognized by universities and employers all over the world.
A Levels Economics is relevant for students who have a strong interest in economics, finance, business, public policy, or those considering pursuing a career in economics, finance, research, or related fields. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and policies, making it a valuable option for students aiming to pursue economics-related degrees or professions.
The syllabus for A Levels Economics covers a broad range of topics that delve into various aspects of economic theory and real-world economic issues. The core topics typically include:
Microeconomics: Understanding the behavior of individual economic agents, such as consumers, firms, and industries, and analyzing how they make economic decisions.
Macroeconomics: Examining the functioning of entire economies, analyzing key macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment, and understanding the role of government in managing the economy.
Market Failure and Government Intervention: Exploring market imperfections, externalities, and public goods, and evaluating the need for government intervention to address market failures.
The Global Economy: Studying international trade, exchange rates, balance of payments, and the impact of globalization on economies.
Development Economics: Analyzing economic development, factors affecting development, and strategies for promoting economic growth and reducing poverty in developing countries.
Economics of the Environment: Understanding the economic implications of environmental issues, such as pollution, sustainability, and the role of economic incentives in environmental conservation.
Our focus is ensuring mastery of concepts and not memorization. Our study materials bundle is simple to go over after class, yet concomitantly entails all essential knowledge needed for the subject.
Students require individualised guidance, with constant motivation, clear expectations and deadlines to reach their maximum potential in a subject. Our instructors do so by directing them through personalised study roadmaps, and by fostering accountability and discipline in students through regular engagement and practice.
While students do fall behind in their grade due to gaps in knowledge of concepts
Helps make students ready for the Exam day. Regular review and evaluation reduces overall stress and boosts confidence. Students thus feel ready than ever to tackle the exam!
At UniHawk, our instructors will provide you with a wide array of resources alongside continual guidance. Here’s a sneak peak for you:
To develop these skills, students require guided practice. Here, a common way is working with past papers. It benefits them immensely when they receive expert insight and strategies while doing past papers.
Curriculum Information
Edexcel Curriculum:
Under the Edexcel board, the following units and corresponding papers are offered:
Units and Papers:
Unit 1: Markets in action
Paper: WEC11/01
Exam Cycle: January, June, and October
Topics in exam: Unit 1
Time: 1-hour 45-minutes
Exam Format: Multiple sections with multiple-choice, short-answer, data-based, and essay questions
Marks: 80
Weightage: 50% IAS / 25% IAL
Unit 2: Macroeconomic performance and policy
Paper: WEC12/01
Exam Cycle: January, June, and October
Topics in exam: Unit 2
Time: 1-hour 45-minutes
Exam Format: Similar structure to Paper 1
Marks: 80
Weightage: 50% IAS / 25% IAL
Unit 3: Business behaviour
Paper: WEC13/01
Exam Cycle: January, June, and October
Topics in exam: Unit 3
Time: 2-hours
Exam Format: Multiple sections with multiple-choice, data-based, and essay questions
Marks: 80
Weightage: 50% IA2 / 25% IAL
Unit 4: Developments in the global economy
Paper: WEC14/01
Exam Cycle: January, June, and October
Topics in exam: Unit 4
Time: 2-hours
Exam Format: Multiple sections with multiple-choice, data-based, and essay questions
Marks: 80
Weightage: 50% IA2 / 25% IAL
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Curriculum:
Under the CIE board, the following papers are available:
Papers:
Paper 1: MCQ
Paper code: 9708
Exam Cycle: June & November (March in India)
Topics in exam: Based on AS Level subject content
Time: 1-hour
Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
Marks: 30
Weightage: 33% of AS Level
Paper 2: Data response & Essays
Paper code: 9708
Exam Cycle: June & November (March in India)
Topics in exam: Based on AS Level subject content
Time: 2-hours
Exam Format: Data response and essay questions
Marks: 60
Weightage: 67% of AS Level / 33% of A Level
Paper 3: MCQ
Paper code: 9708
Exam Cycle: June & November (March in India)
Topics in exam: AS Level content assumed knowledge
Time: 1-hour 15-minutes
Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
Marks: 30
Weightage: 17% of A Level
Paper 4: Data Response and Essays
Paper code: 9708
Exam Cycle: June & November (March in India)
Topics in exam: A Level subject content
Time: 2-hours
Exam Format: Data response and essay questions
Marks: 60
Weightage: 33% of A Level / 17% of A Level
AQA Curriculum:
Under the AQA board, the following papers are provided:
Papers:
AS Level Papers:
Paper 1: The operation of markets and market failure
Exam Cycle: May/June
Topics in exam: Units 1 and 2
Time: 1-hour 30-minutes
Exam Format: Multiple-choice and data response questions
Marks: 70
Weightage: 50% of AS
Paper 2: The national economy in a global context
Exam Cycle: May/June
Topics in exam: Units 3 and 4
Time: 1-hour 30-minutes
Exam Format: Multiple-choice and data response questions
Marks: 70
Weightage: 50% of AS
A Levels Papers:
Paper 1: Markets and market failure
Exam Cycle: May/June
Topics in exam: Units 1 and 2
Time: 2-hours
Exam Format: Multiple-choice and data response questions
Marks: 80
Weightage: 33.3% of A-level
Paper 2: National and international economy
Exam Cycle: May/June
Topics in exam: Units 3 and 4
Time: 2-hours
Exam Format: Multiple-choice and data response questions
Marks: 80
Weightage: 33.3% of A-level
Paper 3: Economic principles and issues
Exam Cycle: May/June
Topics in exam: All units in A levels
Time: 2-hours
Exam Format: Multiple-choice and case study questions
Marks: 80
Weightage: 33.3% of A-level
