BA (Hons) Esports and Creative Industries (Level 6 Top Up)

Course Content

This degree provides key skills for the esports industry, with a focus on strategic management, creative design and online audience engagement. You’ll also develop industry‑ready skills in broadcasting, live production, content creation and sound engineering while working in our professional‑grade production environment. The course culminates in a research dissertation in which you will design and carry out an innovative project in esports.

Areas covered include:

• Strategic Management and Data Analysis in Esports
• Creative Technologies in Esports
• Business and Consultancy in Esports
• Esports: Engaging Online Fan Communities
• Research Dissertation

The course is timetabled over 3 days per week, providing 16 hours of class contact and directed study.

This degree is accredited by the University of West London.

Entry Requirements

This is a top‑up degree with several entry routes.

You can apply if you have:

A Foundation Degree in Esports (Year 2 completed) with all 240 credits achieved,

or

An HND in a related subject - such as Business, Marketing, Events, Sound Production, Computing and Creative Media, Games Development, Software, Art & Design, Media or Film - with a grade B or above,

or

240 credits from years 1 and 2 of a relevant degree programme.

If you're unsure whether your qualification is suitable, we’re happy to advise.

Method of Assessment

Each module is assessed through a variety of practical and academic tasks. These may include:

• Presentations
• Written reports and essays
• Creating video and media content
• A final research dissertation

This mix of assessments allows you to demonstrate your skills in both practical production and academic analysis.

Future Prospects

You’ll gain the skills you need to progress into esports and related industries, from broadcasting and media production to content creation, sound engineering, strategic marketing and running large‑scale live broadcast events.