New GCEs for 2008

GCE Economics (2140)

Network list

We now have a network list running for our new specification in GCE Economics. This list allows teachers to exchange ideas and practices with other teachers who have given their consent to be contacted. Should you wish to be added to the network list please complete this form and post it to the address indicated.

Introduction

Introducing AQA's new course specification for Economics for AS and A Level. This new redrafted specification has been designed to:

develop an interest and enthusiasm for economics and its contribution to the wider economic and social environment
develop an understanding of a range of concepts and acquire an ability to use these concepts in a variety of different contexts
develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful 'economist's mind'
practise skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life.

The following information and specification outline will enable both practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA's Teacher Support meetings.

Classification Codes

Every specification is assigned a national classification code indicating the subject area to which it belongs. The classification code for this specification is 4410.

Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one GCE AS/A level qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables.

Centres may wish to advise candidates that, if they take two specifications with the same classification code, universities and employers are very likely to take the view that they have achieved only one of the two GCE AS/A levels. The same view may be taken if candidates take two GCE AS/A level specifications that have different classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Candidates who have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with the university to which they wish to progress or company they wish to join, before embarking on their programmes.