STUDY
| Course options: | Professional Placement |
|---|---|
| Institution code: | S82 |
| UCAS code: | I602 |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level) |
| Course options: | Professional Placement |
|---|---|
| Institution code: | S82 |
| UCAS code: | I602 |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time |
|---|---|
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level) |
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 digital marketing.
Placement year and study abroad options
Students on this course have the option of adding an additional year as either a Placement Year or Study Abroad. The University encourages all students to enhance their employability with professional experience. Opportunities to study abroad will be discussed with interested students once on the course and are subject to the availability of spaces with international partners.

Course Modules
Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our .
Downloadable information regarding all 探花社区 courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
This module lays much of the foundation for the rest of the course. You will study the rise of competitive gaming, from pinball and arcade tournaments to modern league and tournament structures. You will also cover the ethics of esports and some of the issues that have arisen such as gambling and fraud.
The module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing principles and strategies and consider how the integration of AI can enhance marketing effectiveness. You will explore how Digital Marketing integrates with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve targeting, personalization, content creation, and customer experience across various digital channels as well as improve processes for marketers.
With esports streamed live on the global stage, this module exposes you to the tools and platforms used
by streamers and casters, allowing you to develop the skills necessary to set up and run a stream of your
own. Additionally, you will get hands-on experience with a professional digital broadcasting suite and production workflows in esports.
Digital Media plays an important role in modern creative industries like esports and broadcasting, you will develop creative artefacts including edited videos and graphics and explore their applications in esports and beyond.
This module explores the current business and financial challenges within the esports industry. From predatory player contracts to content monetisation and fundraising, you will learn how to run an esports business and what opportunities are available for growth.
In this module, you will start with the fundamental components of what makes a successful esports event before combining those elements and learning how to lead and manage large-scale, global esports tournaments and the many challenges involved.
Balancing the many demands of an Esports team leader can be challenging. In this module, you'll experience what it means to be an effective team leader capable of managing a dynamic and successful esports team.
Building off the skills and understanding developed in your Introduction to Streaming and Online Broadcasts module, you will deepen your understanding of digital broadcasting workflows and practice. You will utilise the full professional broadcast suite for esports broadcasts and how to construct narratives within the spectators’ experience.
In this module, you will have the opportunity to undertake a significant piece of research on a topic of your choosing, deepen your understanding, and present cutting-edge knowledge for industry and/or academic audiences.
Building on your foundation of creating digital media, this module will be an opportunity for you to work on a digital artefact of your choosing, deepening your content creation and development skills. You will create work with real-world applications, using professional tools, techniques, and practices.
Throughout this module you will develop an advanced understanding of building and managing brands, designing communication strategies, and implementing integrated marketing communications.
In this module, you'll plan, produce and run a significant esports event. This module is your opportunity to bring together everything you have learned throughout your degree and presents the most significant assessment on the course.
Course Modules
Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our .
Downloadable information regarding all 探花社区 courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
This module lays much of the foundation for the rest of the course. You will study the rise of competitive
gaming, from pinball and arcade tournaments to modern league and tournament structures. You will also cover the ethics of esports and some of the issues that have arisen such as gambling and fraud.
The module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing principles and strategies and consider how the integration of AI can enhance marketing effectiveness. You will explore how Digital Marketing integrates with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve targeting, personalization, content creation, and customer experience across various digital channels as well as improve processes for marketers.
With esports streamed live on the global stage, this module exposes you to the tools and platforms used
by streamers and casters, allowing you to develop the skills necessary to set up and run a stream of your
own. Additionally, you will get hands-on experience with a professional digital broadcasting suite and production workflows in esports.
Digital Media plays an important role in modern creative industries like esports and broadcasting, you will develop creative artefacts including edited videos and graphics and explore their applications in esports and beyond.
This module explores the current business and financial challenges within the esports industry. From predatory player contracts to content monetisation and fundraising, you will learn how to run an esports business and what opportunities are available for growth.
Balancing the many demands of an Esports team leader can be challenging. In this module, you'll experience what it means to be an effective team leader capable of managing a dynamic and successful esports team.
In this module, you will start with the fundamental components of what makes a successful esports event before combining those elements and learning how to lead and manage large-scale, global esports tournaments and the many challenges involved.
Building off the skills and understanding developed in your Introduction to Streaming and Online Broadcasts module, you will deepen your understanding of digital broadcasting workflows and practice. You will utilise the full professional broadcast suite for esports broadcasts and how to construct narratives within the spectators’ experience.
In this module, you will have the opportunity to undertake a significant piece of research on a topic of your choosing, deepen your understanding, and present cutting-edge knowledge for industry and/or academic audiences.
Building on your foundation of creating digital media, this module will be an opportunity for you to work on a digital artefact of your choosing, deepening your content creation and development skills. You will create work with real-world applications, using professional tools, techniques, and practices.
Throughout this module you will develop an advanced understanding of building and managing brands, designing communication strategies, and implementing integrated marketing communications.
In this module, you'll plan, produce and run a significant esports event. This module is your opportunity to bring together everything you have learned throughout your degree and presents the most significant assessment on the course.
WHY SUFFOLK
1st University of the Year
2nd Teaching Satisfaction
2nd Student Experience
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Students that complete this BA (Hons) Esports degree have the potential to progress into a successful career as a:
- Esports Event Manager, Esports Team Manager
- Esports Player
- Esports Data Analyst, Business Analyst
- Event Manager / Coordinator
- Digital Marketing Expert
- Live Streaming / Broadcasting Engineer
- Event Live Stream Producer
- Project Manager
Our Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team are here to support you, not only whilst you complete your studies, but after you graduate and beyond.
To find out more about our range of services and support, please visit our Careers, Employability and Enterprise page.
Facilities and Resources
The University’s main campus is located on the stunning Ipswich Waterfront. Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in modern surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.
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