Esports

Course Overview

Embark on a dynamic journey into one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Developed by Pearson in collaboration with the British Esports Federation, this undergraduate-level qualification is designed to bridge the gap between passion and a professional career. Whether you are looking to manage global tournaments, lead high-performance teams, or produce world-class digital content, this programme provides the technical expertise and employability skills needed to thrive in the global marketplace. Why Choose This Course? • Student-Centred Learning: The curriculum uses a flexible, unit-based structure that focuses on practical and applied skills. • Industry Standards: The course represents the latest professional standards, offering opportunities to work on group projects and vocational activities. • Employability Focus: You will develop core competencies in areas such as problem-solving, leadership, and commercial awareness of the esports sector. Depending on your focus the qualification can lead to a variety of roles across the sector: • Operations & Events: Tournament Coordinator, Event Manager, or Tournament Administrator. • Production & Media: Media Production Coordinator, Broadcast Producer, or Content Creator. • Team & Athlete Support: Coaching Professional, Team Manager, Analyst, or Team Logistics Manager. • Business & Marketing: Social Media/Community Executive, Marketing Manager, or Esports Partnership Manager You will also have a Level 5 qualification on completion of the course which will allow you to apply for a top-up Programme. We offer a top up in Game Development internally which you may wish to progress on to.

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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