Esports Coaching & Management

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to BA (Hons) Esports Coaching & Management 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?

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:

1. UCES Esports & Games Partnerships
2. Student Enhancement Opportunities
3. Student Placements & Internships

University Campus of Esports (formerly College of Esports) degrees are awarded by Health Sciences University.