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AQA A Level Economics

Economics for AQA A Level (syllabus 7136) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
7136
Board
AQA
Qualification
A Level

At a glance

Qualification
AQA A Level Economics
Spec code
7136
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-25, official AQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official AQA specification on 2026-08-25.

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The qualification

AQA A-level Economics (7136)

AQA A-level Economics is split into a microeconomics-focused section and a macroeconomics-focused section, while recognising the two are not entirely distinct areas of study. — AQA, official syllabus page

For first teaching from September 2015; this is an evergreen specification (no separate yearly syllabus editions), and AQA's own key-dates page confirms live exam dates for the June 2027 series (Paper 1: 10 May 2027, Paper 2: 17 May 2027, Paper 3: 7 June 2027), so it remains the current, genuine specification for that series. Two subject-content sections: individuals, firms, markets and market failure (microeconomics); and the national and international economy (macroeconomics).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for AQA Economics 7136
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
7136/1: Paper 1: Markets and market failure 2h 80 33.33% Written exam
7136/2: Paper 2: National and international economy 2h 80 33.33% Written exam
7136/3: Paper 3: Economic principles and issues 2h 80 33.34% Written exam

Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official AQA specification-at-a-glance page: linear, not tiered, three compulsory written papers, each 2h/80marks. Paper 1 (Markets and market failure, content 1-8): Section A data-response (choice of one of two contexts, 40 marks), Section B essay (choice of one of three, 40 marks), 33.3% of A-level. Paper 2 (National and international economy, content 9-14): same format, 33.3%. Paper 3 (Economic principles and issues, all content 1-14): Section A 30 marks multiple choice, Section B 50 marks case-study questions, 33.3% (recorded as 33.34% on the third paper so the tier total sums to exactly 100). Total 240 marks. First teaching September 2015, first A-level assessment June 2017.

Assessment FAQs

How is AQA Economics (7136) assessed?

AQA Economics (7136) is assessed through: 7136/1 (Paper 1: Markets and market failure) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.33% of the qualification; 7136/2 (Paper 2: National and international economy) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.33% of the qualification; 7136/3 (Paper 3: Economic principles and issues) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.34% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

The subject

Economics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Economics at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 2 topics below are the official subject content of AQA A-level Economics (7136), for the For first teaching from September 2015 examination series, reproduced from the AQA syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 2 topics.

  1. 1 Individuals, firms, markets and market failure

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Economic methodology and the economic problem · Price determination in a competitive market · Production, costs and revenue · Competitive and concentrated markets · The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets

  2. 2 The national and international economy

    3 Marlbridge resources

    The measurement of macroeconomic performance

Source: AQA -- official A-level Economics (7136) specification, subject content pages — For first teaching from September 2015 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Economics at other qualifications

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