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OCR GCSE Economics

Economics for OCR GCSE (syllabus J205) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
J205
Board
OCR
Qualification
GCSE

At a glance

Qualification
OCR GCSE Economics
Spec code
J205
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 GCSE Economics (J205)

Our GCSE in Economics introduces students to basic economic concepts and helps them develop the appropriate range of analytical, critical and reasoning skills to enable them to think as economists. They learn how consumers, producers and governments interact in markets nationally and internationally. — OCR, official syllabus page

Qualification number 603/0143/0.

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 J205
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
J205/01: Introduction to Economics 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam
J205/02: National and International Economics 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam

Source: official OCR specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against OCR's own live GCSE (9-1) Economics (J205) "Specification at a glance" page (2026-08-28). Component 01 "Introduction to economics" and Component 02 "National and international economics" are each 80 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, 50% weighting. Both components include synoptic assessment, per the board's own page. Students must take both components.

Assessment FAQs

How is OCR Economics (J205) assessed?

OCR Economics (J205) is assessed through: J205/01 (Introduction to Economics) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; J205/02 (National and International Economics) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% 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 4 topics below are the official subject content of OCR GCSE Economics (J205), for the For first teaching from 2017 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 4 topics.

  1. 1 Introduction to economics

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Main economic groups and factors of production · The basic economic problem

  2. 2 The role of markets and money

    3 Marlbridge resources

    The role of markets · Demand · Supply · Price · Competition · Production · The labour market · The role of money and financial markets

  3. 3 Economic objectives and the role of government

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  4. 4 International trade and the global economy

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

Source: OCR -- official GCSE (9-1) Economics (J205) specification-at-a-glance page — For first teaching from 2017 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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