Examination Board : OCR
Link to Specification : http://www.ocr.org.uk/Data/.../AS_ALevel_GCE_Economics_Specification.pdf
Units Taken : F581, F582, F583, F585

This specification gives a strong grounding in Economics, both in two mandatory AS units, and at A2, through the updated applied options in Micro Economics, and a new Macro Economic unit focussing on the
global economy.
Draws on the strengths of the previous specification with concise AS units and a choice of familiar applied options in Micro Economics at A2.
New Macro Economic focus on the global economy at A2, including popular pre-release.
stimulus material to provide an appropriate context.
Cuts the assessment burden on students with the number of units reduced to four (two at AS, two at A2).

This A-Level course is excellent preparation for those students intending to pursue economics at degree level, or for anyone considering a career with an economic angle.

Entry Requirements (all A2 subjects carry a minimum requirement of a D-grade AS level)

The school offer for entry is 5 GCSEs at B Grade and above with English Language or Literature and Mathematics at A* - C grade.

If GCSE Business or Economics has been taken the candidate must have gained at least a B grade..

Entry Suggestions

It is desirable if the pupil has studied a business related subject at GCSE.

If you are made an offer and meet the required grade, you will be expected to complete the following before your first lesson in September:

Read 'Undercover Economist' by Tim Harford. ISBN: 9780349119854

Resources needed for this course (Books, Field-trips etc)

Textbook: OCR Economics Bamford & Grant. £20
Administration fee £10