At Start Learning we have carefully designed our GCSE Economics home study course to ensure that our students are fully equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge that will be required to pass the GCSE Economics examination.

Our GCSE Economics home study course allows you to study at your own pace and develop an interest and understanding of Economics.

Read on to find out more about our GCSE Economics distance learning course and how you can learn with our fantastic materials and tutorial support.

Etudiants Internationaux 

Nous avons conçu notre cours « GCSE Economics » pour s'assurer que nos étudiants sont entièrement équipés avec les compétences et les connaissances nécessaires pour réussir l'examen « GCSE Economics ». Notre cours à domicile vous permet d'étudier à votre propre rythme et de développer un intérêt et la compréhension de l'économie.

Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service.  At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.  A tutor will be allocated to our student for 12 months, starting from when study materials are received.  The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Entry Requirements

No entry requirements.
At Start Learning we believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further.  Students will be given plenty of resources to help them overcome obstacles.  Start Learning tutors will also aid our students and answer queries.      

Recommended Hours of Study

It is recommended that 180 hours of your time should be allocated towards studying for the GCSE examinations.

Course Contents

Unit 3.11: Part 1 – Money
• Understanding the personal lifecycle
• Making decisions
• Choosing to spend
• Choosing to save
• Choosing to borrow money
• Managing your money
• Understanding the purpose and nature of work
• Understanding the reward for work
• Understanding the consequences of unemployment
• Understanding International trade
• Exchange rates
• The power of the consumer
• Understanding the impact of the global economy on work

Unit 3.12: Part 1- Investigating Economic Issues
• Managing the economy
• Current economic Issues

Qualification

GCSE in Economics

Language of Examination

English

Examination Centre

Start Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres. 

The contract for sitting exams is between you and the centre and we will provide you with comprehensive instructions on when and how to deal with the examination centre.

Please email for a list of centres and we will provide you with a link or a PDF for you to contact centres directly.

Summary of Examinations

Unit 11: Personal Economics
Examination Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks: 70 marks
Percentage:  50% of the marks

Unit 12: Investigating Economic Issues
Examination Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks: 70 marks
Percentage:  50% of the marks