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BSc (Hons) Esports Event Management

If you’re passionate about competitive gaming and want to be part of one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, the BSc (Hons) Esports Event Management course is for you.

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UCAS codeNN1S
Duration3 years
Fee (UK)£9,535
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

If you’re passionate about competitive gaming and want to be part of one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, the BSc (Hons) Esports Event Management course is for you.

This degree dives deep into the world of esports, from what makes a game successful to how events are planned, produced, and delivered. You’ll learn about the technology behind the scenes, the business side of gaming, and everything it takes to run major esports tournaments.

You’ll gain hands-on experience using our specialist equipment which includes a dedicated esports event space, live streaming facilities, and a simulation suite. You’ll build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this fast-paced industry, covering key areas such as esports technology, digital innovation and marketing, event planning and operations, and performance analytics.

The course also offers field trips to a range of venues and activities (both in the UK and internationally) giving you the chance to apply what you’ve studied to real-life scenarios.

This billion-dollar industry is rapidly evolving, and graduating with a degree in esports event management will open doors to roles such as:

  • Esports event host or organiser
  • Game developer
  • Video editor or content creator
  • Talent recruiter
  • Marketing or community manager.

Whether you’re dreaming of managing major tournaments, creating content, or building the next big esports brand, this course gives you the foundation to make it happen.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

The course uses several different teaching methods including recorded lectures, workshop and seminar sessions, field visits, online learning, one-to-one tutorials, and supervision.

Assessments will usually be written assignments either in essay, report, project, or dissertation format. Other assessment methods include presentations, blogs, vlogs, and examinations.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

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