BA (Hons) Esports at University of West London

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Esports degree focuses on what the industry represents: a forward-thinking market which embraces technology and brings people together no matter their physical location. This esports course is designed for those who want to explore careers in the highly sought-after esports, games, and wider creative industries. It does this through a considered course design that explores advanced, cutting-edge topics in subject areas such as studio broadcast or data analysis through the lens of esports, team games, research, and games media.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Esports is worldwide, and its popularity across the globe continues to rise, resulting in an international boom of investment, media coverage, livestream events, and more. Modules include: English Literature I: History, Form and Genre; English Literature II: Critical Approaches (double credit module); Video Production; Video Documentary Production; Foundations of Creative Writing; The Canon Reloaded; Media Content Production; Industry Experience; Worldbuilding; Contemporary Writers and the City.

Career pathways

Esports graduates can go on to work in a range of roles within the esports and adjacent entertainment and computing industries. You may also pursue opportunities in related fields where knowledge of project management, production skills, media production pipelines, and understanding of community development is valued, which includes a wide variety of industries. Job roles include: broadcast producer; social media manager; content creator; esports event manager; esports analyst; community manager; technical director; marketing specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, C and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: N712.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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