INTRODUCTION
Welcome to BA (Hons) Esports Coaching & Management (with Foundation Year) at the University Campus of Esports (formerly College of Esports). The course is designed for aspiring professionals looking to work in competitive gaming. The program is designed with industry in mind and therefore blends principles of coaching and leadership with business management to equip you with both academic and industry skills necessary to be successful in a rapidly changing environment. Teaching modules are bolstered by the unique UCES TRI-Curriculum approach, which enhances your social capital through the development of your talent, resilience, and identity in preparation for the exciting and international world of Esports.
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 your future professional career.
From Year 1/Level 4 onwards, you will develop expertise in areas such as leadership, player development and psychology, high-performance, and movement science, as well as traditional business competencies such as esports regulation, managing online communities, and navigating international esports operations.
With access to industry-standard facilities, guest lectures from esports professionals, and opportunities for hands-on experience in real-world competitive environments, both in-house and externally, this program offers a comprehensive foundation for careers in esports. Whether you aspire to coach players, manage teams, or develop business skills through competitive esports, this degree equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary for success.
This program provides access to a broad spectrum of career opportunities in both esports and traditional sports, including roles such as coaching competitive teams and managing players and staff within an organisation. The integration of traditional business competencies with coaching and management expertise ensures you leave with an exit ticket into the competitive gaming industry, but also in the wider corporate business sector.
THE AIMS OF THIS 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 shape your moral and ethical compass through opportunities to reflect personally & professionally, preparing to make an active contribution as global citizens.
Student Enhancement through our TRI-Curriculum Approach
The University Campus of Esports (formerly College of Esports) TRI-Curriculum is a unique and dynamic model designed to develop students not just academically, but professionally and personally. Your degree is just the beginning; the TRI-Curriculum equips you with the experience, insight, and professional confidence to make it count. It ensures that every learner builds the skills, networks, and real-world experience to thrive in their career.
The TRI-Curriculum is embedded throughout the student journey and ensures every learner graduates World Ready through 3 core pillars:
University Campus of Esports (formerly College of Esports) are awarded by Health Sciences University.
Foundation Year - Level 3 / 30 Credit Units
Academic Skills and Personal Development
Esports Contemporary Issues in Esports
Employability Skills in Esports
Leadership Through Esports
Year 1 - Level 4 / 20 Credit Units
Approaches to Personal and Professional Development
Foundations of Leadership and Management in and through esports
Motor Control, Motor Learning, Growth and Development
Fundamentals of Esports Coaching
Foundations of Teaching and Learning
International Esports Business Environment
Year 2 - Level 5 / 20 Credit Units
Enquiry Based Learning and Research Practice
Movement Science for esports
Player Psychology in Esports
Esports & Social Enterprises
Inclusion for Special Educational Needs and Disability
Esports Regulation, Rules and Risks
Year 3 - Level 6 / 20 Credit Units
Research Project
Managing Esports Online Communities
Professional Development Placement
Strategic Esports Development
Player Management & Welfare
High Performance Esports Coaching
Please be aware that module lists are subject to change.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
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.
For UK and Channel Islands students, this tuition fee is set in line with UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government introduces the necessary legislation, the tuition fee for subsequent years of study may increase each academic year. Any increase will be capped at the rate of inflation, measured by RPIX**.
Any change in tuition fees would apply to both new and continuing students, and the University will inform students as early as possible. Updated details will be published on the University’s website once available.
RPIX** is an inflation measure equivalent to the Retail Price Index (RPI), excluding mortgage interest payments.
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