Esports Management (1 year top-up)

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Course summary

• Learn in our state-of-the-art Esports lab and use our content creation suite.

• Build a portfolio that showcases your applied knowledge and capabilities to future employers.

• Develop the skills to design, host, and evaluate live Esports events.

• Gain transferable skills for industries such as media, event management, marketing, and digital strategy.

• Graduate with industry-recognised certifications in Licensing (BIIAB) and Health and Safety (IOSH).

Esports is an exciting and fast-growing industry where individuals and teams compete online and at spectator events. This innovative course brings together esports culture, content creation, enterprise, journalism, and event management to develop your knowledge and build a standout portfolio. Blending practical experience with theoretical learning, it equips you with the skills and expertise to succeed in the dynamic esports industry and beyond.

How you learn
To enable you to develop and practise skills, you will be introduced to broad concepts and knowledge relevant to a range of different courses.

The majority of the learning involves developing your interest in professional practice and academic skills. You'll receive face-to-face feedback regularly to help you complete tasks and assignments set in seminars and independent study time.

In addition, you will be guided in each module via week-by-week content on the e-learning portal. This will provide you with directed learning materials and online reading lists. You will also undertake some IT-based workshops.

There is a wide variety of assessments used on the course such as tests, report writing, essay writing, poster presentations, project planning and reflective writing.

You learn through:

• Lectures

• Seminars

• Problem-based activities

• Group and individual work

• Dedicated tutor support

• Independent learning

Key Themes
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the esports industry, combining practical experience with academic insights. You will organise, host, and evaluate live esports events to develop project management skills and build a professional portfolio that showcases real-world applications of your knowledge.

The course delves into content creation, live streaming, sports commentary, and media management, while also exploring the culture of competitive gaming, player psychology, and team dynamics to enhance coaching and management abilities.

Entrepreneurial and leadership skills are a core focus, preparing you for roles such as team manager, event organiser, or esports entrepreneur.

Contemporary issues like inclusivity, ethics, and digital wellbeing are addressed, ensuring you are equipped to navigate the challenges of this evolving industry.

Alongside transferable skills such as critical analysis, marketing, and stakeholder management, you will also earn industry-recognised certifications, including Licensing (BIIAB) and Health and Safety (IOSH), to enhance your employability.

Applied learning
Our modules are designed to align perfectly with the skills you’ll need to succeed in esports. Each assessment is carefully crafted to match specific learning outcomes, helping you build essential skills while showcasing your unique talents. With varied assessment styles, you'll develop abilities relevant to the Esports industry—like event planning, media management, and leadership—ensuring you’re ready to stand out as a professional. This approach gives every student the chance to shine by highlighting your individual strengths and preparing you for real-world opportunities.

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Compulsory modules:
Esports Business Management
Hot Topics In Events, Festivals, And Esports
Live Esports Experience
Strategic Experience Design

Coursework, practical.