BA (Hons) International Esports Business with Foundation Year
A four-year journey of personal and professional development so you can access a professional career in International Business within the esports industry.
Course Length:
4 Year Course
Full Time
Course Location:
Velodrome, Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park
Course Fees:
£5760 Foundation Year
£9535 per Additional Year
Student Finance Available
UCAS Information:
Course Code: CE02
Institution Code: E71
INTERNATIONAL ESPORTS BUSINESS WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR
On this program, students shall develop an understanding of the esports industry, exploring topics such as events management, marketing, sponsorship, finance and global trends.
WHY STUDY
THIS COURSE?
The Foundation Year/Level 3 provides a strong academic and practical base, ensuring you are fully prepared to thrive in your undergraduate degree. Whether you are transitioning from a different field, returning to education, or looking to enhance your skills, the Foundation Year offers structured support in academic writing, research, and interpersonal skills. You will develop essential problem-solving,teamwork, and communication skills that are vital for success in higher education and future professional career.
Studying International Esports Business will give you the chance to study the esports industry holistically from a new perspective.
The course will allow you to delve into the many different subsections of International Esports Business, allowing you to find your feet within the industry and practice many different skills that can be applied vocationally.
COURSE
LENGTH:
4 Years
COURSE
TYPE:
BA (Hons)
INSTITUTION
CODE:
E71
Aims of the course:
- To prepare you for a career in the global esports business or further study with the skills of enquiry, within an evidence-based practice-led, knowledge applied interdisciplinary curriculum and performative research framework.
- To prepare you with the competencies needed to adapt and thrive in life’s continuously changing environments, employment and an increasingly diverse global society.
- To prepare your moral and ethical compass through opportunities to reflect personally and professionally, make an active contribution as global citizens.
Degree course structure:
Here are the topics that you will be studying during your four years with us.
- Academic Skills and Personal Development in Esports
- Employability Skills in Esports
- Leadership Through Esports
- Contemporary Issues in Esports
- Approaches to Personal and Professional Development.
- Foundations of Leadership and Management.
- Employability Skills.
- Entrepreneurship in Esports.
- The Global Sports Management and Events Industry.
- International Business Environment.
- Enquiry Based Learning and Research Practice.
- Leading, Managing and Coaching.
- Workplace Learning and Employability.
- Esports and Social Enterprises.
- Esports Business and Events.
- Esports Regulation, Rules and Risks.
- Research Project
- Leading, Managing, Coaching and Mentoring.
- Strategic Entrepreneurship.
- Esports Agency, Promotion and Consultancy.
- Esports Industry and Finance.
OUR LEARNING
APPROACH:
As part of our unique Tri-Curriculum, we blend the traditional academic strand with real-world mentoring of thought and application through guest lectures from industry experts.This offers learners firsthand insights into esports and international elements, allowing them to connect their learning to real exemplars. Practical workshops reinforce key concepts through the development of hands-on skills that translate into extra curriculum work through our industry connections and Legion Esports. Plus, by working in partnership with University Campus of Esports’ industry partners, the work you will be doing in lessons are from real-world data and challenges. This means gaining invaluable experience in the day-to-day practices of the esports industry and the multiple facets of an international business, preparing you to stand out in the job market, through this exposure to practical skills development and strategic planning.
admissions & entry requirements:
Minimum Entry Requirements
- UCAS Tariff - 48-64 points
- A level – A, DD, or EEE
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
- Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
- Scottish Higher - BC
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) – H5, H5, H5, H5
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal – P2, P2
*For countries where 11 years of schooling is comparable to this level of entry, this will be accepted.
Degree Awarding Body; Health Sciences University
Minimum Entry Requirements
- UCAS Tariff - 48-64 points
- A level – A, DD, or EEE
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
- Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
- Scottish Higher - BC
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) – H5, H5, H5, H5
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal – P2, P2
*For countries where 11 years of schooling is comparable to this level of entry, this will be accepted.
Degree Awarding Body; Health Sciences University
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BA (Hons) International Esports Business with Foundation Year
Min Requirements: 48-64 UCAS Points
UCAS Course Code: CE02
Institution Code: E71
Course Starts: September 2025 (Day TBC)
Course Length: 4 Years / Full Time
This course is delivered by UCES and validated by Health Sciences University.
As per all universities; from time to time we may need to reorientate teaching location, staff, course commencement and other facets due to circumstances beyond our control.