BA Honours Esports Management 1 year top-up

Course overview

The BA (Honours) Esports Management (1 Year Top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University is a unique course that brings together esports culture, content creation, business, journalism, and event management. The course is designed to build your knowledge and help you create a great portfolio. It combines practical experience with classroom learning to give you the skills you need to work in the esports industry. You will study all aspects of esports, learning how to plan, run, and review live esports events. This will help you build strong project management skills and create a professional portfolio to show your abilities.

The BA (Honours) Esports Management (1 Year Top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University also teaches you about player psychology and teamwork to improve your coaching and management skills. A key focus of the course is business and leadership, preparing you for roles such as team manager or event organiser. You will be assessed in different ways, including tests, essays, reports, presentations, project plans, and reflective writing. Studying Esports Management at Sheffield Hallam University will give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in the growing esports industry.

Entry requirements

The BA (Honours) Esports Management (1 Year Top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University has the following requirements:

Grade Requirements:

Applicants need an HND, Foundation Degree, or another relevant Level 5 qualification with merit (or equivalent) in a related subject area to be eligible for this top-up degree.

English Proficiency:

For non-native English speakers, an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component is required.
Other English tests, such as TOEFL or Pearson PTE Academic, are accepted equivalently.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
Payment of tuition fees.
Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship
Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000
Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund
Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.
Up to £50
Online Masters Scholarship
A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.
Up to 10% of fees
Performance Athlete Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship
A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.
Up to 10% of fees
Postgraduate Study Discounts
£2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.
Up to £2,000
Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
£1,000 Postgraduate Taught
Up to £1,000
Transform Together Scholarships
A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Vice-Chancellor's Award
South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Esports Management Top-up degree from Sheffield Hallam University can pursue careers in roles such as:

Esports Team Manager
Event Organiser and Coordinator
Content Creator and Media Manager
Marketing Strategist for Esports Brands
Esports Commentator and Journalist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 1-year top-up course at Sheffield is approximately £17,155 for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Admission

Application is typically through UCAS using the course code AA03. You can get application guidance and support with the AHZ counselling team.

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