Course summary

Explore the rapidly growing world of esports with our Ba (Hons) Esports with Livestreaming degree and open up a range of future career opportunities. 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 and livestreaming industry. Our course will enable you to acquire the skills to organise, broadcast, promote and facilitate live events such as esports tournaments. Drawing insights from experts across various fields, you will learn about the various production techniques and strategies to build audience participation as well as explore brand management and marketing. Taught by specialised lecturers with a wealth of industry experience, topics include: • production of digital media • broadcasting techniques • game design principles and analysis • creative entrepreneurship • social media marketing Throughout your studies, you will become adept with industry-standard equipment and software, developing the key creative abilities that employers require. 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 fields of esports, livestreaming, events and more. What you'll study The popularity of esports in the UK continues to rise resulting in a boom of investment, professionalism, media coverage and live-streamed events. This esports degree will put you in a strong position to take advantage of this robust growth and build yourself a rewarding career. Combining theory and practice, our carefully curated range of modules covers areas such as: • the history and culture of esports • live event management • digital marketing • content creation • streaming technologies Throughout the course 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. 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. Finally, the course offers many opportunities to engage with industry professionals and the Esports community for learning and networking. The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.