Esports

Esports has evolved from a niche pastime into a global industry worth millions, attracting investment from high-profile figures including David Beckham, Michael Jordan and Jennifer Lopez. With UK revenues continuing to grow and audiences more than doubling in recent years, the sector offers exciting opportunities for those looking to build a career in gaming, content creation, broadcasting, events management, digital marketing and technology.

Throughout the programme, you will explore esports from a variety of perspectives, including competition, business, enterprise, events, marketing and digital technologies. You will also investigate the importance of physical and mental wellbeing within esports, developing an understanding of how health, fitness and performance contribute to success in the industry.

As part of your studies, you will develop a wide range of transferable skills highly valued by employers, including teamwork, communication, leadership, problem-solving, strategic thinking, confidence, decision-making and digital literacy. These skills will prepare you not only for careers in esports but also for opportunities across the wider digital, business and creative industries.

Esports is a unique subject area that brings together elements of business, marketing, computing, enterprise, sport and the creative industries. Through practical projects and industry-focused learning, you will gain experience that reflects the collaborative and dynamic nature of the sector.

Core topics include:
– Esports games, teams and tournaments
– Live streaming and broadcast production
– Video production and content creation
– Shoutcasting and presentation techniques
– Events planning and management
– Enterprise and entrepreneurship
– Strategy, performance analysis and coaching
– Computer networking and digital technologies
– Health, wellbeing and performance
– Esports law, legislation and professional practice

Successful completion of this course can lead to a wide range of progression opportunities, including careers in esports, content creation, digital marketing, event management, broadcasting, coaching, social media, game development, cyber security, software development, network engineering, data analytics, artificial intelligence, user experience (UX) design and emerging digital technologies.

Whether you aspire to work in broadcasting, content creation, event management, coaching, marketing, business or the wider digital industries, this course will provide you with the knowledge, practical skills and industry insight needed to progress to university, an apprenticeship or employment.