Overview

The Esports (Hons) program offered by Staffordshire University focuses on the business of esports.

You will learn within a practical technical environment everything required to host small and large scale events. Developing your skills for single player and multi-player team events you will create business plans to build teams, create online communities and promote your events through digital marketing.

You will also get the opportunity to explore the culture of esports, its audience and fan base as well as a variety of the most popular current game genres. As the sector grows, the ethical and legislative regulations are trying to keep pace, you will learn what is happening in the industry right now and how these issues are affecting the esports environment.

Careers

There are a wide variety of career opportunities in the esports industry:

Shoutcaster/host

Coach/analyst

Journalist/content creator

PR/Marketing executive

Product manager

Sales/partnerships manager

Admin/referee

Organisation owner/manager

Community/social media manager

Broadcast/production crew

Event manager

Agent

Other roles (statistician, lawyer, finance, support etc)

Other gaming careers (developers, publishers, distribution etc)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Competitive Gaming Culture

Esports Broadcasting

Esports Ecosystems

Esports Events Experience

Resourcing Esports Events

Single Player Esports Events

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

The main deadline for applications is 29 January. You are encouraged to apply by then, however late applications are accepted through UCAS until 30 June.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Sports Management Digital Marketing View 1022 other Bachelors in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through UCAS

Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points

A levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

United Kingdom

550 - 850 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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