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Course summary

Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

  • Learn the skills needed to manage esport event experiences.
  • Prepare for a career in a multifaceted, exciting field.
  • Benefit from a unique blend of event management and media training.
  • Study the essential aspects of journalism, sports reporting, commentary and media management needed for esports.
Esports is competitive video gaming where individuals or teams play against each other online and at spectator events. This innovative course blends the established subject areas of event management and journalism with an introduction to esports culture, content creation and business planning. Ultimately, you’ll host your own events — getting valuable experience for an exciting career. How you Learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. A variety of learning and teaching methods are used to help you develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for an esports career. The approaches vary between modules. They include formal lectures, seminars, problem-solving exercises, case studies, individual and group presentations and directed learning activities. Throughout, you’ll be taught by subject experts from esports, media and event management. You learn through
  • active and experiential learning
  • using critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, creativity and innovation
  • collaboration and team working
  • live projects — working with real clients to deliver consultancy-based projects, such as live esports events

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Applied Academic Skills 20 Esports Event Management 20 Esports Industry And Gaming Culture 40 Esports Journalism And Casting 40 Year 2 Compulsory modules Esports Content Creation And Media Communication 40 Esports Enterprise 20 Esports Event Safety And Risk Management 20 Managing Esports Talent And Welfare 40 Year 3 Optional modules Placement Year - Final year Compulsory modules Esports Business Management 40 Hot Topics In Events, Festivals, And Esports 20 Live Esports Experience 40 Strategic Experience Design 20

Assessment method

Coursework Practicals

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • AACSB International

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
AA01
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/event-management/ba-honours-esports-management/full-time/


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15860 Year 1
International £15860 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Esports Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS