University of Suffolk

BA (Hons) Esports

University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom

Course overview

Turn your passion for gaming into a career in one of the world’s most dynamic and creative industries. | Our BA (Hons) Esports degree puts you at the centre of the fascinating world of competitive video gaming, combining industry knowledge with hands-on experience in digital broadcasting, content creation, event management, and marketing. | Explore how esports has grown from niche online communities into a global, multi-million-pound industry, gaining insights into the complex ecosystem behind it. From the teams competing in tournaments, all the way to the sponsors, event organisers, and media platforms that make it all happen. | Work as part of a team to produce your own events, livestreams, and content while developing highly desired skills in digital media, strategic thinking, leadership, and brand building. This course is an opportunity to build a robust portfolio of work that prepares you with the professional skills needed to thrive in careers across esports, gaming, media, and d

Key highlights

  • Hands-on experience in digital broadcasting, content creation and event management
  • Produce your own events, livestreams and content as part of a team
  • Explores the esports ecosystem of teams, sponsors, organisers and media platforms
  • Develops skills in digital media, leadership, strategic thinking and brand building
  • Build a professional portfolio of work ready for industry

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
  • T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • International Merit Scholarship

    The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship

    We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.

    Up to £4,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Esports event manager
  • Livestream producer
  • Content creator
  • Esports marketing executive
  • Esports team manager
  • Digital media producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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