BA (Hons) Esports at Norwich University of the Arts

Programme overview

Esports at Norwich is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly growing world of competitive gaming. This course bridges the gap between passion for gaming and professional opportunities, preparing you to engage with and develop a critical insight into issues facing the multi-million-pound global esports industry; combining theory, practical experience, and industry engagement, the course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and networks required to excel in an emerging global industry.

Duration: 3 years full-time; plus optional Level 5 Diploma year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Introduction to Studying Esports (40 credits), Research Methods in Esports (40 credits), Concepts, Theories and Practice in Esports (40 credits). Year 2 core units: Models, Methods and Practice in Esports (40 credits), Global Citizenship and Perspectives in Esports (40 credits), Collaborative Approaches to Esports (40 credits). Final Year core units: Professional Development in Esports (40 credits), Advanced Research and Project Design in Esports (40 credits), Major Project in Esports (40 credits). Options: optional Level 5 Diploma year.

Career pathways

Our Esports degree will prepare you for a career in a billion-dollar industry that is rapidly growing. Typical career paths: Esports coach/analyst, Content creator, PR or marketing executive, Community or social media manager, Broadcast or production crew, Event manager, Agent, Organisation owner or manager, Esports entrepreneur.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: 3 A-level qualifications at grades BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) or above. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, Norwich University of the Arts will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject. IB Diploma: A minimum of 26 points. Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK (home) full-time fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). Overseas full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; plus optional Level 5 Diploma year

Apply through the official page: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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