Course Overview

Learning from experts across esports, media communications, business and games, you’ll gain the contextual knowledge, experience and skills to flourish in the rapidly growing world of esports and live to stream. 

Working within the Games Academy’s esports studio, you’ll collaborate with students across the University to broadcast real matches. At the same time, you study and strike out on your own to experiment with independent content creation.  

On top of developing the technical skills to run a live event, you’ll also consider the cultural and ethical contexts of the industry and master the promotional skills needed to stand out in this competitive field.  

You will:

• Learn how to set up professional live streams to broadcast and mediate esports matches 

• Build a working knowledge of different media production methods, including streaming protocols 

• Develop a well-rounded appreciation for the contemporary ethical, professional, and cultural concerns facing modern esports 

• Evaluate the production of live-streamed content to meet the needs of the audience and learn how to innovate to maintain audience engagement 

• Develop an understanding of brand management, promotion, community outreach and public relations and how these relate to esports production 

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or give a performance, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.  

Course route Entry requirements
BA/BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree
with placement year 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree
with Integrated Foundation Year 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. 

  If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In addition, we accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.