BA (Hons) Esports Management (with Professional Placement)

at Birmingham City University

COURSE IN DEPTH

Year One
 

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

 

Introduction to the Esports Ecosystem
20 credits

 

Managing Teams in the Esports Industry
20 credits

 

Principles of Marketing
20 credits

 

Esports Event Management
20 credits

 

Building Your Brand
20 credits

 

Finance for Managers
20 credits

 

Year Two
 

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

 

Big Data, Analytics and Innovation in Esports
20 credits

 

Live Event Experiences
20 credits

 

Managing Esports Venues
20 credits

 

Marketing Communications & Planning
20 credits

 

Methods in Esports Research & Project Management
20 credits

 

Contemporary Esports Management Issues
20 credits

 

Final Year

 

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits).

 

Marketing Strategy and Leadership
20 credits

 

Law and CSR in Esports
20 credits

 

Esports Leadership
20 credits

 

In order to complete this course a student must choose ONE of the following optional project routes (totalling 40 credits):

 

Business Advice Project (Major)
40 credits

 

Business Research Project (Major)
40 credits

 

Business Start-Up Project (Major)
40 credits

 

Community Advice Project (Major)
40 credits

 

Employability Project (Major)
40 credits

 

Economics Research Project (Major)
40 credits

 

Business Research Methodology and Practice + Business Research Project
40 credits

 

Business Research Methodology and Practice + Business Start-Up Project
40 credits

 

Business Research Methodology and Practice + Community Advice Project
40 credits

 

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.

 

Governance and Policy Issues in the Esports Ecosystem
20 credits

 

Operational and Process Improvements in Esports Venues
20 credits

 

Media and Broadcasting in Esports
20 credits

 

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Additional information for EU/International students

 

Essential
In addition to the academic entry requirements listed above, international and EU students will also require the qualifications detailed in this table.
EU/Non-EU (International) Qualifications	Requirements
IELTS	Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills. If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. More information.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
 

Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2022
Full Time 3 years £13,500 in 2022/23

OpportUNIty

OpportUNIty Student Ambassador

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

 

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.