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Esports with Integrated Foundation Year

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Royal Leamington Spa College
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Course summary

This degree prepares students for the rapidly growing industry that is Esports. As such an infantile industry, there has been a growing demand for educated students who have developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours to ensure the industry’s stability and growth. With the help of learning the newer advanced technologies both innovatively and creatively, the course seeks to prepare graduates to be at the forefront of the Esports industry’s transforming job market, equipping them with an array of transferable skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
This course is a four year degree that includes additional academic content designed to support learners who may not have the academic qualifications to join the three year full-time degree.

This course is delivered and awarded by Warwickshire College and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).

For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions

Modules

Modules may include:

Years 1 & 2 - Level 4
Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped
The Rise of Esports
Organising An Esports Event
Leading, Managing and Coaching Esports
Esports Sponsorship
Introduction to Broadcasting

Year 2 - Level 5
Work-based and Placement Learning
Digital Content Creation
Games Design Theory for Esports
Impact of Social Media
Media Production & Presentation
Branding

Year 3 - Level 6
Research, Theory and Design
Digital Esports Marketing
Dissertation Research Project
Online Event Delivery

Work-Based and Placement Learning (WBPL) is a fundamental and mandatory aspect of all Warwickshire College degrees. Students are expected to complete 100 hours of work-based or placement learning by the end of Level 5.

For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-ba-hons-esports-v1-docx-835c87a2d5a809d954baedde0d39add3.pdf

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Assessment method

The modules will be integrated into a programme of continuous assessment through assignments.

There are no exams associated with this course.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Royal Leamington Spa College

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I636
Institution code:
W25
Campus name:
Royal Leamington Spa College
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

Warwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I636
Institution code:
W25
Campus name:
Royal Leamington Spa College
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
32 points

Applicants will be expected to have at least 32 UCAS points which may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants would normally have four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English Language.

The college would consider applications from mature students with relevant work experience who may not have related formal academic qualifications.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Applicants will normally be invited to attend an application meeting. The application meeting is part of a supportive process to help you to decide the right course for you and your career goals.

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

LocationFeeYear

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.

Additional fee information

Years 1 and 2 £5,760 per year (United Kingdom)
Years 3 and 4 £9,790 per year (United Kingdom)

Years 1 and 2 £11,950 per year (International including EU)
Years 3 and 4 £11,950 per year (International including EU)

The following course-related costs are included in the tuition fees:
Annual £10 printing credit

The following course-related costs are not included in the tuition fees:
Additional printing over and above the £10 printing credit
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use

Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).

Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/180/he-fees-and-financial-support).

Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/180/he-fees-and-financial-support).

Clearing contact details

Clearing Hotline

he@wcuc.ac.uk

0330 135 6840

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thinking about applying for a degree course? Haven’t secured a place yet? Don’t panic! You can apply for a place here at Warwickshire College and University Centre. Unsure how Clearing works? You can find everything you need to know here or you can give our dedicated Admissions Team a call on 0330 135 6840 for further information and assistance on your application journey.

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