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OCR A Level Economics

Economics for OCR A Level (syllabus H460) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
H460
Board
OCR
Qualification
A Level

At a glance

Qualification
OCR A Level Economics
Spec code
H460
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?
2026-08-18, official OCR specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OCR specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

OCR A Level Economics (H460)

Our refreshed Economics A Level qualification gives a strong grounding in both micro- and macroeconomics, and applies both to the modern world, making it topical and engaging. It helps students develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable them to think and reason as economists. — OCR, official syllabus page

Qualification number 601/4799/4.

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

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for OCR Economics H460
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
H460/01: Microeconomics 2h 80 33.33% Written exam
H460/02: Macroeconomics 2h 80 33.33% Written exam
H460/03: Themes in Economics 2h 80 33.34% Written exam

Source: official OCR specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against OCR's own live A Level Economics (H460) "Specification at a glance" page (2026-08-28). Component 01 "Microeconomics" and Component 02 "Macroeconomics" are each 80 marks, 2 hours, printed as "33⅓%" weighting; Component 03 "Themes in economics" (synoptic, applies content from both prior components to an unseen theme) is also 80 marks/2 hours/"33⅓%". Students must take all three components. Weightings recorded as 33.33/33.33/33.34 so the typed total sums to exactly 100%.

Assessment FAQs

How is OCR Economics (H460) assessed?

OCR Economics (H460) is assessed through: H460/01 (Microeconomics) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.33% of the qualification; H460/02 (Macroeconomics) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.33% of the qualification; H460/03 (Themes in Economics) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.34% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OCR specification, verified 2026-08-28.

The subject

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

All Economics at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 3 topics below are the official subject content of OCR A Level Economics (H460), for the For first teaching from 2019 examination series, reproduced from the OCR 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 3 topics.

  1. 1 Microeconomics

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Introduction to microeconomics · The role of markets · Business objectives · Market structures · The labour market

  2. 2 Macroeconomics

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Aggregate demand and aggregate supply · Economic policy objectives · Implementing policy · The global context · The financial sector

  3. 3 Themes in economics

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

Source: OCR -- official AS and A Level Economics (H060, H460) specification-at-a-glance page — For first teaching from 2019 series. Verified 2026-09-02. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Economics at other qualifications

These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.

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