Esports Production

Our BSc Esports Production degree is rooted in learning about the esports industry as a whole, with a focus on broadcast production at the heart of it.

Esports is leading the way in live events production, broadcast, and content creation. This is due to the nature of esports as an entertainment product and the level of technology that is contained within.

Understanding the scale and impact that esports has had on the entertainment industry, the broadcast industry, and now the sports industry is paramount to establishing a career working in the broadcast production industry and beyond.

Unlike other universities, we’re specialists in creative technologies. That means we’re in a unique position to draw upon our existing teaching expertise and industry contacts across gaming, technical events, production technology and broadcasting, and creative entrepreneurship to enhance your learning experience.

We also run our own commercial businesses, including a purpose-built esports and virtual production venue, which means you’ll learn and work alongside experts from the industry in a professional setting.

Our unique position means the degree offers a balance between academic and vocational modules. Alongside your rich practical learning experience, we also enable you to learn authentic research and employability skills, which are all key in fuelling your career in the creative industries.

Key Features


• Gain hands-on industry experience: while you study - students have worked on live projects for the BBC and the Northern League of Legends Championship.



• UK-leading equipment: Train in Confetti X our flagship £5m esports venue, equipped with Ross Video broadcast systems and Blackmagic cameras for live event production.



• Learn from the experts: Gain insights from top creatives during Industry Week, a week of talks, workshops, and networking with leading figures in music, media, and esports.



• Study in the heart of Nottingham: One of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners.



Employability

Your time at Nottingham Trent University doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.

After an action-packed, intellectually stimulating three years, you’ll leave with a host of invaluable technical and critical thinking skills that will allow you to work in the esports industry, with a focus on production and technology. As technology continues to develop, you’ll be one step ahead in being able to adapt to emerging technologies.

You could find yourself working in areas such as event management, broadcast and production, marketing, games design, event production, or in a role as an analyst, streamer, observer, shoutcaster or consultant.

Facilities

You’ll learn, practice and develop your skills in the very best facilities and technology for esports production and other emerging technologies, home to a busy schedule of amateur and professional tournaments, productions and other esports-related events; all of which will offer up unique work experience opportunities for students studying on the course.

Here are just some of the features:


• A 100-seater 4k sq ft multi-event esports venue and content studio



- 4k broadcast and content creation infrastructure


• Virtual live productions with Unreal Engine



- 10m x 4m 4K LED video wall with LED wings


• Multiple shoutcaster and analyst studio



• Multiple streaming cubicles



• Green screen studio for virtual sets



• Scrim rooms and private warm-up rooms for competitors

Every course includes at least eight weeks of professional experience, supported by strong employer links, placement opportunities, and long-term career support. NTU offers Gold-rated teaching (TEF 2023) and is an award-winning university recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent learning resources and strong support.

Students benefit from world-class facilities, innovative learning spaces, and a vibrant community across five campuses in Nottingham and London. Whether you decide to live away from home or commute, NTU’s campuses are uniquely developed and easily accessible to meet the needs of students. Since 2020, the university has invested more than £200 million across its campuses, creating specialist facilities and industry-standard environments that enhance teaching, learning, and research. Nottingham is ranked among the UK's top student cities and is within one of the most affordable regions in England.

It has held Purple Flag accreditation for more than 16 years, recognising the quality, diversity, and safety of its evening and nighttime economy. With more than 15,000 student rooms within walking distance of NTU you’ll find accommodation to suit every budget. The university guarantees first-year accommodation for all students studying in Nottingham (T&Cs apply). Join NTU this September and experience academic excellence, career-focused learning, personalised support, and a vibrant student community.