Esports BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) Esports degree enables you to acquire the skills to organise, broadcast, promote and facilitate live events such as esports tournaments. <br/>Comprising a diverse range of professionals including esports players, shoutcasters, game publishers, sponsors, broadcast and streaming platforms, event organisers and technology providers, there is no better time to join the esports industry. <br/>Drawing insights from experts across various fields, you will learn about the various production techniques and strategies to build audience participation as well as exploring areas including brand management and marketing. <br/>As part of this esports course, you will also study how to coach and support players.<br/>With fantastic facilities, including our Digital Futures Lab, and vibrant gaming communities located on the doorstep of London, studying esports at the University of West London will give you all the experience you need to prepare you for a future career as a professional in the field of esports.<br/><br/>What youll study<br/>The popularity of esports in the UK continues to rise resulting in a boom of investment, professionalism, media coverage and live-streamed events.<br/>This esports degree will put you in a strong position to take advantage of this robust growth and develop a career.<br/>Taught by specialised lecturers with a wealth of industry experience, topics include:<br/>• production of digital media<br/>• broadcasting techniques <br/>• coaching and player development <br/>• game design principles and analysis <br/>• creative entrepreneurship <br/>• social media marketing.<br/>Throughout your studies, you will become adept with industry-standard equipment and software, developing the key creative abilities that employers require. <br/>You will benefit from our facilities which include radio studios, TV studios and our Digital Futures Lab. Our Digital Futures Lab is equipped with high-specification dual-screen PCs and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to support game design and development, esports, AI, and creative content creation. <br/>We also have the latest VR headsets, offering a fully immersive virtual experience. You will be able to explore and experiment with the latest technology and develop digital content and virtual experiences deliverable across various platforms.<br/>Finally, the course offers many opportunities to engage with industry professionals and the Esports community for learning and networking.

It's not too late to study at a top 30 UK university (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - and at London’s highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2025). <br/><br/>UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.<br/><br/>You'll also be learning in the world's best student city (2025 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!