Economics and Sport & Exercise Science BA

ECONOMICS BA (HONS)

Studying economics is more relevant now than ever. Our economics degree explores major global challenges - from globalisation and trade wars to inequality, climate change, migration, and financial crises.

This economics course gives you a strong foundation in economic theory and policy, helping you analyse how national and global issues impact society. You will develop key skills in analysis, research, and quantitative methods, while learning to apply economic concepts to business and public policy decisions. The course also focuses on transferable employability skills, preparing you for a wide range of careers.

Topics covered in this economics degree include:

- Quantitative and Research Methods

- Econometrics

- Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

- Banking and Finance

- International Economics and Finance

- Environmental and Sustainable Economic Development

- Labour Markets, Poverty, and Inequality

- Public, Behavioral, and Experimental Economics

Each subject offers a unique perspective on economics, equipping you to understand and respond to the complex challenges facing today’s world.

SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE

Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in sports performance or public health with our Sport and Exercise Science course, endorsed by the British Association of Sport & Exercise. This applied and interdisciplinary programme provides a comprehensive view of performance and health.

You will learn from tutors who are active researchers in Sport and Exercise Science within our state-of-the-art Health and Sport Sciences complex. The course offers a hands-on learning environment where you will develop skills to assess physiological, psychological, and biomechanical aspects of sports performance and health. Small-group learning supports the development of practical skills essential for your future career.

By the end of the Sport and Exercise Science degree, you will be equipped to confidently design strategies to enhance sports performance and improve health in inactive or diseased populations.