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IGCSE Economics Course Online CAIE

Start Date

Anytime

Enrolment Fee

£295

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Support

Up to 2 years

Study

Anywhere

Qualification

IGCSE

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Available

IGCSE Economics CAIE Online Course

IGCSE Economics Course Online CAIE

Start Date

Enrolment Fee

Anytime

£295

PayPal Acceptance Mark

Support

Up to 2 years

Study

Anywhere

Qualification

IGCSE

Fast Track

Available

This IGCSE Economics CAIE Course will develop an understanding of economic theory, terminology and principles. Learners study the economics of different countries and how these interrelate.

You will also learn to work with simple economics data and to use the tools of economic analysis. Learners apply understanding of economics to current economic issues.

The Cambridge IGCSE Economics syllabus provides a foundation for further study, including Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics, or the equivalent.

What can I do with IGCSE Economics?

The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Economics gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Students who achieve grades 9 to 4 are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics, or the equivalent.

Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted by leading Universities and employers around the works as evidence of academic achievement. Many Universities require a combination of AS & A’ Levels and IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.

Previous Knowledge Required

There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. 

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Syllabus

The IGCSE Economics Online Course has six modules you will need to cover.

Awarding Body: Cambridge

IGCSE Economics CAIE: 0455 (A*-G)
IGCSE Economics CAIE: 0987 (9-1)

IGCSE Modules

  • The nature of the economic problem
  • The factors of production
  • Opportunity cost
  • Production possibility curve diagrams (PPC)
  • Microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • The role of markets in allocating resources
  • Demand
  • Supply
  • Price determination
  • Price changes
  • Price elasticity of demand (PED)
  • Price elasticity of supply (PES)
  • Market economic system
  • Market failure
  • Mixed economic system
  • Money and banking
  • Households
  • Workers
  • Trade unions
  • Firms
  • Firms and production
  • Firms’ costs, revenue and objectives
  • Market structure
  • The role of government
  • The macroeconomic aims of government
  • Fiscal policy
  • Monetary policy
  • Supply-side policy
  • Economic growth
  • Employment and unemployment
  • Inflation and deflation
  • Living standards
  • Poverty
  • Population
  • Differences in economic development between countries
  • International specialisation
  • Globalisation, free trade and protection
  • Foreign exchange rates
  • Current account of balance of payments

Assessments

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at a CAIE approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

IGCSE Exams
There are two exams for the full IGCSE qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:

Paper 1 – 45 min
Paper 2 – 2 hour 15 min

Paper 1 Paper 1 IGCSE Qualification

International GCSE Economics Online Course Outcome

On successful completion of all your exams for the International GCSE Economics Online Course, you will be awarded the following qualification:

International GCSE Economics with CAIE

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Enrolment Fees

Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course.  This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.

Our enrolment fee includes:

  • All study materials covering the full specification
  • Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to
  • Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks
  • Reference
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Marked and graded practise examination papers
  • Eligibility for a Totum Card if you reside within the UK
  • Fast Track IGCSE if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.

The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.

FAQs

You can enrol online right now by Card or PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express). Alternatively, we also accept BACS transfer or we can send you a payment link.

Yes the IGCSE will be an online course.  You will be able to access everything via our online portal.

With our courses, we have learners from all over the world enrolled.  Therefore, if we restricted your learning to certain times, not everyone would be available.  All our courses are accessible 24/7 via our online secure portal.  Any videos on your portal would be pre-recorded meaning you can work through your course at your own pace.

By opting for our International GCSE, you can study the course from anywhere and exam centres are located all over the world including the UK.

You will be provided with eBooks for this course. If you want to purchase physical books in addition, then we can provide you with the book ISBN numbers.

The Guided learning hours for the IGCSE is 130.

These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed to gain the qualification may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.

The IGCSE is an international alternative to the GCSE and as the subjects are normally exam based only, make them ideal for students who are unable to attend a local school or college. This means there is no need to carry out science practical exams or find a school that will mark and authenticate your coursework.

IGCSEs are internationally recognised and as well as being available in the UK, are also available worldwide. They are recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and are an international passport to progression and success.

We want exams to be as competitively priced for our learners as possible and therefore that is why we direct them to the examination centres rather than charge upfront fees.