Course contact details
Future Students Enquiry Team
Email:futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk
Phone:01202 961916
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course summary
Why study BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies at BU?
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Be part of the many career opportunities within the global phenomenon that is E-Sports!
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Explore digital content creation, live streaming, event management, athlete management, entrepreneurship, data analytics and professional practice
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Taught in state of the art dedicated facilities using a range of the latest industry standard hardware and software
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Learn skills and knowledge through a wide range of scenarios – developing both individual ability and collaborative team working skills
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Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placements (as part of the 3 year course) or a 30 week placement (as part of the 4 year course)
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As well as the E-Sports industry, you’ll be prepared for a career in a range of related sectors including media, broadcast, digital marketing, game technologies, business development and events
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1 units: Games Design Principles, E-Sports Industry Awareness, Streaming Fundamentals, E-Sports Athlete Management, Digital Marketing and Content Creation, E-Sports Group Project:
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B50
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B50
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
112 -128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T LevelM
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff112-128
The entry requirements for this course are 112 -128 Tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 points .
If you don’t achieve the full International Baccalaureate Diploma and would like to be considered on your Higher and Standard Level Certificates, please contact us for more information.
If you don’t achieve the full International Baccalaureate Diploma and would like to be considered on your Higher and Standard Level Certificates, please contact us for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.
Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.
Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Please note that this information reflects historical entry requirements for UK 18-year-olds who pursued A level and BTEC qualifications. Please see the relevant course page of our website for the most up-to-date details on this course’s entry requirements and selection methods. Our offer-making process is based on your potential to succeed on your chosen course and considers a range of factors.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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