University of Northampton

Esports BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The Esports BSc degree at UON provides students with the flexibility to study modules in esports business and marketing, events, broadcasting, and media, esports coaching, and the psychology of performance and wellbeing of esports performers. Our esports course places significant emphasis on practical hands-on application, you will develop highly valued industry skills in casting, streaming, content creation, performance analysis, player coaching, and event delivery. At UON, we will challenge you to develop critical analysis skills and understand how to operate ethically and professionally in the fast-paced world of esports.

You will learn from experienced academics and industry experts from world-renowned esports organisations.

Key highlights

  • Modules in esports business, marketing, events, broadcasting and media
  • Study esports coaching and the psychology of performer wellbeing
  • Hands-on skills in casting, streaming and content creation
  • Develop performance analysis, player coaching and event delivery skills
  • Taught by academics and experts from renowned esports organisations

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCC-BCC — A typical offer for our BSc Esports degree would be: CCC - BCC at A Level or, MMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level
  • BTEC: MMM — A typical offer for our BSc Esports degree would be: CCC - BCC at A Level or, MMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level
  • T-level: Pass — A typical offer for our BSc Esports degree would be: CCC - BCC at A Level or, MMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Esports caster
  • Esports coach
  • Esports performance analyst
  • Esports event manager
  • Streaming and content producer
  • Esports marketing executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

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

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