Course Overview

The University of Salford is delighted to announce the release of our HND Esports Business Management course for September 2023. This innovative programme will engage and inspire future talent to gain employment in a rapidly emerging industry.

Esports is an international sporting phenomenon within the global and digital marketplace, in 2021 the community had more than 3.24 billion video gamers across the globe.

The sector in the UK currently supports over 1,200 jobs and is rapidly growing. The course will draw upon the continued success of this national and international industry and provide a programme that will educate and inspire the next generation of industry professionals.

The fundamental aspects of esports will be the cornerstone of the course, collaborating with grassroot online communities, esports tournament organisers, gaming innovators, publishers and working with national / international governing bodies.

This course has been developed with the help of industry leaders, meaning every module has been carefully considered and will help build the skills needed by future professionals in the Esports industry.

You will:

• Learn about and explore the eco-systems within the Esports industry with a view to gaining an expert perspective of the environment.

• Develop awareness of the ethics and integrity that sustain the industry with a view to ensuring sustainable practices for Esports communities.

• Develop basic to intermediate content creation skills, digital business skills and have the opportunity to demonstrate these in live environments.

• Learn how to plan and design an event tournament concept and pitch your ideas to an industry panel.

• Develop your broadcasting tech skills in a practical and safe environment which will enable you to host your own tournaments in a professional manner.

• Network with your peers, industry and academics in a safe and supportive environment using the University's brand new Esports lab.

General Eligibility

GCSE

Maths and English at grade C or grade 4

UCAS tariff points

72 UCAS Points from a minimum of two A levels

A Level

72 UCAS Points from a minimum of two A levels

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).