We’ve recently added to our portfolio of Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism degrees by introducing BSc Esports Event Management. This is a highly specialised and exciting course that is suitable for students who want to be at the forefront of an industry growing more and more every day.
By incorporating event management, our students will graduate with a thorough understanding of how to plan, produce and run esports events in an industry predicted to have massive growth in the next decade.
What is esports?
The term esports has been abbreviated from “electronic sports” and it refers to competitive electronic gaming, whether that be online over streaming platforms such as Twitch, or games played at physical events and tournaments. Popular games amongst esports competitors include familiar titles such as Fortnite, League of Legends, and Super Smash Bros.
There is huge diversity in the types of esports events held, and this is because it’s heavily dependent on the game played, the tournament structure, and whether it’s an individual’s-based or team-based competition. In recent years, the growth in the esports industry has been substantial with a dramatic increase in both players and spectators, with some events drawing in over a million viewers.
Esports Event Management
Our new BSc Esports Event Management degree looks at what underpins the success of the tournaments and competitions in the esports industry; event management. As one of the few universities in the UK to offer a degree related to esports, we’re excited to be learning and growing with this fast-paced business.
Ultimately, the degree will introduce you to the world of esports and competitive gaming and you’ll develop a good understanding of what makes a successful esports game. You’ll specialise further and delve into the management of esports events, and some of the live-streaming technologies required to host a successful event.
To help underpin this learning, we’ve incorporated practical examples, so you’ll have the opportunity to produce live events as part of the taught curriculum. This experience will be highly important to employers after you’ve completed your degree.
Game on! If you're interested in esports, events management, and entering the working world equipped with skills and knowledge to succeed in one of the world's fastest-growing sectors, esports event management at the University of Sunderland is where you should be studying.
Dr James Scott, Head of School - Law and Tourism
Esports facilities
The University of Sunderland has been teaching subjects around game development and media production for many years, and therefore we’re well equipped to help our students get hands-on as part of your degree. For the Esports Event Management degree, you’ll have access to an esports event space to give you a feel for what an event would look like within the industry. You’ll utilise live streaming facilities to simulate some of the scenarios you may encounter as an esports event manager, and you’ll also make use of virtual reality equipment in our simulation suite.
This experience is crucial as it allows you to practise your skills in a safe environment, and get to grips with the equipment and logistics needed to run events.
Further information
You can find out more and apply for the BSc Esports Event Management by visiting the course page here: BSc Esports Event Management. We’d love to meet you, so join us at one of our Open Days to discover more about the University of Sunderland.
Published: 9 November 2022