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Esports - BA (Hons)

University of West London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main site - West London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BA (Hons) Esports degree enables you to acquire the skills to organise, broadcast, promote and facilitate live events such as esports tournaments. Comprising a diverse range of professionals including esports players, shoutcasters, game publishers, sponsors, broadcast and streaming platforms, event organisers and technology providers, there is no better time to join the esports industry. Drawing insights from experts across various fields, you will learn about the various production techniques and strategies to build audience participation as well as exploring areas including brand management and marketing. As part of this esports course, you will also study how to coach and support players.With fantastic facilities, including our Digital Futures Lab, and vibrant gaming communities located on the doorstep of London, studying esports at the University of West London will give you all the experience you need to prepare you for a future career as a professional in the field of esports.What you'll studyThe popularity of esports in the UK continues to rise resulting in a boom of investment, professionalism, media coverage and live-streamed events.This esports degree will put you in a strong position to take advantage of this robust growth and develop a career.Taught by specialised lecturers with a wealth of industry experience, topics include:
• production of digital media
• broadcasting techniques
• coaching and player development
• game design principles and analysis
• creative entrepreneurship
• social media marketing.Throughout your studies, you will become adept with industry-standard equipment and software, developing the key creative abilities that employers require. You will benefit from our facilities which include radio studios, TV studios and our Digital Futures Lab. Our Digital Futures Lab is equipped with high-specification dual-screen PCs and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to support game design and development, esports, AI, and creative content creation. We also have the latest VR headsets, offering a fully immersive virtual experience. You will be able to explore and experiment with the latest technology and develop digital content and virtual experiences deliverable across various platforms.Finally, the course offers many opportunities to engage with industry professionals and the Esports community for learning and networking.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 16,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of West London

University of West London

  • University League Table

    70th

  • Campus address

    University of West London - (UWL), St Mary's Road, Ealing, Greater London, W5 5RF, United Kingdom

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Strong links with industry, enabling students to gain career-specific insights, expertise and skills.
A stunning campus creates an inspiring environment for students, with high-quality training facilities and dedicated postgraduate facilities.
The university has a diverse and welcoming student community, creating a perfect environment to learn, make connections, and explore in a global city.

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