A-Level Economics Specification

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Exam boards structure Economics differently – different spec codes, paper counts and weightings. Find your board below, then jump straight into the full specification.

Economics specification comparison by exam board
BoardSpec codeExam structureTiers
AQA71363 papers · 2h each · 80 marks eachWeighting 33.3% eachUntiered
Edexcel A9EC03 papers · 2h each · 100 marks eachWeighting 35% / 35% / 30%Untiered
Edexcel B9EB03 papers · 2h each · 100 marks eachWeighting 35% / 35% / 30%Untiered
Edexcel IALYEC114 papers · varied lengths · 80 marks eachWeighting 25% IAL / 50% IAS / 25% IAL / 50% IAS / 25% IAL / 50% IA2 / 25% IAL / 50% IA2Untiered
OCRH4603 papers · 2h each · 80 marks eachWeighting 33.3% eachUntiered
CIE97084 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 17% of A Level / 33% of AS Level / 33% of A Level / 67% of AS Level / 17% of A Level / 33% of A LevelUntiered
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