Bournemouth University

BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

Develop a wide range of skills and knowledge within the multi-faceted E-Sports industry – this course will give you a grounding in business development, digital marketing, content creation, streaming, broadcasting, as well as running tournaments.

Key highlights

  • Grounding in business development within the multi-faceted e-sports industry
  • Covers digital marketing and content creation for e-sports
  • Develops streaming and broadcasting skills
  • Learn how to plan and run e-sports tournaments
  • Optional 4-week placement or minimum 30-week placement year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — September 2026 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC-BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
  • A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).

Scholarships

  • BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

    £2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).

    Up to £2,500
  • BU Music Scholarships

    Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.

  • BU Sport Scholarship

    £0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

  • E-sports event manager
  • Tournament organiser
  • Streaming producer
  • Broadcast technician
  • Digital marketing executive
  • Content creator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635

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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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