IGCSE Economics
Aims
The IGCSE in Economics qualification enables students to:
- Develop an understanding of economic concepts and apply these concepts to real-life situations
- Calculate, interpret and evaluate economic data in order to make reasoned arguments and informed judgements.
- Develop an awareness of economic change and its impact on developing and developed economies.
- Understand economic issues, problems and possible solutions that affect mixed economies.
- Participate effectively in society as citizens, producers and consumers.
Content Summary
- Microeconomics and Business Economics
- Macroeconomics and the Global Economy
How is it assessed?
The IGCSE in Economics is assessed by two external written exams, both worth 50% of the total marks
Paper 1: Microeconomics and Business Economics – Examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Paper 2: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy – Examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Exam Information
The IGCSE Economics external exams only take place in May/June of the academic year.
All exams will be supervised and taken at an examination centre local to you.
Palm Global Academy can assist all students/parents in locating an exam centre near to you. Please see the External Exams Policy for more details.
Please note: The IGCSE Economics qualification is part of the additional subjects and incurs an extra fee. Please refer to the fees policy for further information.