Esports

Competitive Gaming Culture

You will learn about the rise of competitive computer gaming from the beginnings of esports through to the development of league structures and teams. We will take you on a journey through the darker side of the industry looking at gambling, fraud and competitive doping as well as understanding the psychology behind the elements that have gone into creating the esports culture worldwide.

Module code: ESPO40002

Esports Events Experience

You will use all your skills and knowledge from your first year to develop your own ideas for an esports varsity. In this hands-on module you will get the opportunity to attend and analyse esports events locally and nationally, and as a result of your analysis, you will then set up and manage your own single player esports event.

Module code: ESPO40000

Resourcing Esports Events

Key to the delivery of a successful event is ensuring access to appropriate resources and therefore the Esports event manager must understand resourcing requirements for their industry. The module focuses on the organisation as a transformation system and the principles underpinning effective resource allocation.

Module code: ESPO40006

Single Player Esports Events

Esports events is a fast-growing industry, with many publishers providing support to event organisers to help continue to grow this marketplace. Event creation and planning is a multi-layered process that spans across numerous different areas of business. This is a 'live' event-based module in which you will be given the opportunity to apply the event planning and strategy concepts and theory developed to date, to the planning and staging of a single-player Esports event, recognising the challenges it presents to the event professional.

Module code: ESPO40005

Esports Broadcasting

You will learn how to adapt spaces and create esports arenas, with audio visual, rear end server, front end games and external broadcasting technical capabilities. Using a range of technical and broadcast methods you will learn how to develop the overall experience with lighting, screens, cameras and audio.

Module code: ESPO40007

Esports Ecosystems

You will study the evolving esports industry and what factors will influence its future development. You will also learn to use business models to estimate market growth and forecast market sizes and revenue streams as well as studying the major players in the ecosystem. From marketing and sponsorship to venues and event organisers, you will get a true feel for the make-up of this exciting industry.

Module code: ESPO40001

Multiplayer Events

Using the experience you gained in your first year, you will develop your event management skills to plan, develop and stage your own multi-player esports event. You will work in groups and establish a lead for technical, marketing and project delivery and evaluate your projects success before progressing to the final year of your course.

Module code: ESPO50002

Content Creation

Creating good quality content is a vital part of the overall digital marketing strategy. Whether it’s films, e-newsletters, blogs or testimonials, everything you create should drive your audience towards your brand. You will learn how to complete audience research, create user journeys and touch points as well as making sure you stay on brand through style guides and image libraries.

Module code: ESPO50004

Casting And Hosting

Shoutcasters and Hosts are a vital part of the esports experience. They are celebrities in their own right and are sought out for many high paid jobs. You will research, write and present both pre-recorded audio visual reports and live events as shout caster, stage host and broadcast anchor as well as covering game analyses and honing your technical knowledge and interview skills.

Module code: ESPO50003

Event Planning And Strategy

This module will outline the who, what, where, when, why and how of esports event planning. Formulating an event business plan will communicate the strategic plan for taking the event forward. Throughout the module, this essential event tool will be developed to enable you to understand the importance of forming and communicating the vision, purpose and benefit of the event, as well as illustrating the event viability and sustainability. In addition, you will gain knowledge of how to budget, plan resources and delivery, raise funding and measure esports event success.

Module code: ESPO50000

Esports Integrity Regulation And Risk

This module looks at both the ethics in esports and the regulatory structure and the risk that involves. It incorporates the work of both ESIC and WESA in defining the sustainability of the future of esports in terms of regulation. You will also draw from the experience of other sports in the field of online gambling, offshore illegal gambling, integrity agreements and examine how sporting contests are protected from threats of match-fixing and corruption.

Module code: ESPO50001

Building Teams

This module explores the player journey from scouting to life after playing and the support a team manager would have to provide for its players. The module looks at the different aspects of creating a team, performance psychology and coaching and mentoring.

Module code: ESPO50005

Driving Digital Traffic And Social Media

Module code: ESPO60003

Esports Expo

You will draw together the experience gained from attending and hosting esports events, and the academic knowledge gained, to plan, develop, stage and manage their own, large-scale esports event. Working in teams, you will bring together your network of contacts and experience to produce an event which is likely to attract key gamers and generate significant media interest.

Module code: ESPO60000

Esports Analytics

Module code: ESPO60002

Community Management

Module code: ESPO60001

Contemporary Issues In Esports

You will explore and analyse current issues in esports. Contemporary in nature, the issues covered will naturally change as the course progresses, but are likely to include key areas such as regulatory structure and player contracts, professionalisation and rise of player agents, the 'spectacle' of esports, subversive practices, sexism in the video games industry and gender orientation in esports games culture.

Module code: ESPO30000

Maths For Managers

It doesn’t matter what profession you choose, everyone needs an understanding of maths and finance. In this module, you will learn the fundamental mathematical tools that are used in business and economics to help you gain in confidence ready for further study.

Module code: ACCT30003

Business Simulation Project

Using, SIM Venture Classic software you will learn how to run a business in a virtual environment. Areas to be looked at include Marketing, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Business Operations.

Module code: BUSM30000

Management In Practice

You will develop your understanding of management practice in the workplace, and in the wider context of organisations. You will develop an understanding of management disciplines such as operations, marketing, finance, and human resource management. The module aims to help you explore and appreciate a range of business contexts and skills through case studies, visits to local organisations, networking with employers and alumni.

Module code: BUSM30002

Communication Skills For Professionals

Communication is key for all individuals regardless of their intellect and intelligence. It is a key personality trait that builds impression and aids relationship development from a professional perspective which is key in today’s fiercely competitive working world. In this module, you will learn a range of communication skills to support you in your future career.

Module code: BUSM30001