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OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics

Economics for OxfordAQA IGCSE (syllabus 9214) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9214
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics
Spec code
9214
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 OxfordAQA specification

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

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The qualification

OxfordAQA International GCSE Economics (9214)

With a focus on the real-world applications of economics, this International GCSE Economics course will stimulate and inspire your students. — OxfordAQA, official syllabus page

Split into how markets work (resource allocation, price determination, costs and profit, market failure) and how economies work (government policy, international trade, money and financial markets), across two equally weighted written papers with no coursework. First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 — a recently launched specification.

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

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Economics 9214
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Paper 1 -- How Markets Work 1h 45m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Paper 2 -- How Economies Work 1h 45m 80 50% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: linear qualification, two equally weighted written papers combining multiple choice and essay-style questions, no coursework. First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 -- already examined as of this record's verification date.

Assessment FAQs

How is OxfordAQA Economics (9214) assessed?

OxfordAQA Economics (9214) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 -- How Markets Work) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Paper 2 -- How Economies Work) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA 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 OxfordAQA International GCSE Economics (9214), for the First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 examination series, reproduced from the OxfordAQA 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 How markets work

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Economic foundations · Resource allocation · How prices are determined · Production, costs, revenue and profit · Competitive and concentrated markets · Market failure

  2. 2 How the economy works

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Government objectives · How the government manages the economy · International trade and the global economy · The role of money and financial markets

Source: OxfordAQA -- official International GCSE Economics (9214) qualification page — First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 series. Verified 2026-08-19. 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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