This course explores how business, events, marketing and production come together in esports. Through practical projects and flexible assignments, you'll focus on the areas that interest you most, from organising tournaments to understanding the industry's business side, while building a professional portfolio for the career you want.
The first year of the BA (Hons) Esports degree provides a broad introduction to the esports industry, with core modules shared across all pathway routes. This gives you the opportunity to explore the different roles, disciplines and opportunities within esports before specialising from your second year. You’ll develop an understanding of the wider esports ecosystem while gaining practical experience across areas such as competitive gaming, tournament operations, production, broadcasting, marketing, events and business.
The first year of the BA (Hons) Esports degree provides a broad introduction to the esports industry, with core modules shared across all pathway routes. This gives you the opportunity to explore the different roles, disciplines and opportunities within esports before specialising from your second year. You’ll develop an understanding of the wider esports ecosystem while gaining practical experience across areas such as competitive gaming, tournament operations, production, broadcasting, marketing, events and business.
Pathway modules including Esports Business Intelligence and Sport Management & Governance ground your learning in event business management. They give you the practical and analytical skills the industry needs, along with a clear view of how esports shapes the world around it.
In your final year, you’ll deepen your understanding of the industry’s wider business and social responsibilities through modules such as Corporate Social Responsibility. You’ll also complete a Final Year Project, giving you the opportunity to explore an area of esports that interests you while applying your research, critical thinking and analytical skills to a substantial independent project.
You'll get strong support throughout, especially in your first year, with regular sessions to help you plan ahead and get the most from your course. Guest speakers, live industry briefs, and opportunities for volunteering, placements or short courses add real-world insight and experience as you progress.