Course Summary

Focusing on the business side of esports, this is a unique course taught from what is considered to be one of the largest and best games universities in the UK The BA (Hons) Esports focuses on the business of esports. You will learn how to host small and large scale events for single player and multi-player teams, create business plans to develop teams, create online communities and promote your events through digital marketing. You will also get the opportunity to explore the culture of esports, its audience and fan base and different game genres that make up the most popular in current times. Staffordshire University is considered to be one of the largest and best games universities in the UK. In 2016 we were the best place in the UK to study games design and development by ALPHR – the online branch of PC Pro. We also have a long history of event management courses with feedback via NSS and SVS indicating a high level of student satisfaction. The success in these two areas will see a unique partnership between games and events to create a truly outstanding experience in the UK market. Our academics come from a variety of backgrounds, including marketing, games design, interactive media technology, event management and esports practitioners. • Join one of our six competitive societies: League of Legends, DOTA2, Hearthstone, Counter Strike, Overwatch and Super Smash Bros and compete in events in the UK and overseas. • Take part in UK and International varsities. • Visit esports events in the UK and take part in an International residential. • Study digital marketing and take Google Garage Exams as part of the course. • Plan, develop and implement an esports event. In the first year the event will be a single player event, in year two this progresses to a team player event and in the third year the event will be a large scale, commercial venue event with team players and a prize fund. • You will be taught in a dedicated Esports Lab and Pro Gamer training facility with all the latest industry standard software and hardware. *You’ll study your first year at the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London at their Tottenham campus and on successful completion you will continue your studies at Staffordshire University London at the Digital Institute based in Here East. High levels of tutor support and guidance will prepare you for degree level study. *

Course Details - Modules

Foundation Year: Digital Media Skills for Games and Esports (60 credits); Contemporary Issues in Esports (30 credits); Professional Skills (30 credits); Year 1(Core): Esports Ecosystems; Resourcing Esports Events; Competitive Gaming Culture; Esports Events Experience; Single Player Esports Event; Esports Broadcasting Year 2(Core): Event Planning and Strategy; Multiplayer Esports Events; Building Teams; Casting and Hosting; Content Creation; Esports Integity: Regulation and Risk Year 3 (Core): Esports Expo; Community Management; Driving Digital Traffic; Esports Analytics

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: S201

Institution code: S72

Campus Name: The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (Capital City College Group)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14000.0 Year 1
International 14000.0 Year 1

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Provider information

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Stoke on Trent
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