Bachelor degree
13 months
Application deadlines: 15 January
Application fee: £12
Full-time
Intakes: January, September
International tuition: £14,500
Domestic tuition: £7,850
Program overview
MA in esports is a cutting-edge course designed to give you the skill set needed to work within a growing number of jobs in this flourishing industry.
Studying under internationally renowned course leaders in a university with one of the largest computer games schools in the UK, you’ll learn exciting new skills that will enable you to fully immerse yourself in the esports ecosystem.
You will be expected to develop higher level research and analytical skills through the development of a substantive research project of your choice. The focus will be on strategic level management skills, influencing policies and practices in the industry and developing a critical awareness of the sociological, political and legal landscape.
Like esports itself, this practical course is fast and dynamic, and you’ll be expected to work in a range of esports settings within weeks of starting your course.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
You will usually have achieved a 2:2 in a computing, games, business, events, marketing or digital related subject with evidence of engagement in Esports. Alternatively you may have professional qualifications and/or experience. If you need to discuss the entry requirements please get in touch with the course leader.
Career opportunities
After completing the Esports MA, you’ll be equipped to take on the following roles in industry:
Shoutcaster/host
Coach/analyst
Journalist/content creator
PR/Marketing executive
Product manager
Sales/partnerships manager
Admin/referee
Organisation owner/manager
Community/social media manager
Broadcast/production crew
Event manager
Agent
Campus location
Stoke-on-Trent
,
United Kingdom