Program Overview

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Esports Business Management (BSc Top-up)

Overview

Building on the foundation of an esports certification, our top-up degree offers an exciting opportunity to advance your qualifications by earning a full BSc degree in just one year. Open to all eligible students, this programme is an ideal choice for anyone looking to deepen their expertise in esports business management.

Introduction

Through this programme, you can specialise in one of three major business areas within the Esports sector: becoming a strategist, an organiser, or an entrepreneur. This tailored approach allows you to focus on your strengths and career aspirations.

Course Details

All about the course

CAREER FOCUSSED, HANDS ON LEARNING

Esports is an international sporting phenomenon within the global and digital marketplace, in 2021 the community had more than 3.24 billion video gamers across the globe.

The sector in the UK currently supports over 1,200 jobs and is rapidly growing. The course will draw upon the continued success of this national and international industry and provide a programme that will educate and inspire the next generation of industry professionals.

This future-facing course enhances your learning, understanding and qualification of Esports and the Esports industry. The top-up year will build off and enhance your skills and knowledge learned from the HND and will help to develop your career pathway while engaging with live professional networks through class engagement and work placements.

Modules

• Data Analysis for Esports
• Customer Experience and Value Creation in Esports
• Advanced Digital Marketing
• Esports Industry Placement
• Esports Live Enterprise Project

Teaching

Delivery of your programme will be conducted by an experienced team of tutors, with support from Industry partners and guests. Our academics are experts in their field and work closely with industry to ensure that our courses reflect the needs of business and provide you with that extra edge when it comes to securing a job.

Assessment

We use different forms of assessment in different modules and wherever possible these will reflect the types of work you will do in the ‘real world’ for example, portfolios, presentations and business pitches. You will also organise and deliver a tournament which will make up part of your assessments.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

This degree is perfect for those interested in all things Esports. Whether you want to get involved with organising tournaments, have an interest in the tech side of Esports, want to get involved with the business of Esports or even become a professional player, this course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to get you there.

English Language Requirements

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English, so as an applicant you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6 with no element below 5.5.

Standard Entry Requirements

Level 5 Qualification

Applicants successfully complete the HND Esports Business Management programme prior to enrolment or a level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in a business/events or gaming related subject.

Alternative Entry Requirements

Relevant Experience

Substantial experience working in a business/events/gaming environment.

Applicants without the required qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Fees

Tuition Fees

Type of study | Year | Fees
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Full-time home | 2025/26 | £9,535 per year
Full-time international | 2025/26 | £15,720 per year

Additional costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Career Opportunities

The sector in the UK currently supports over 1,200 jobs and has a gross value added of £111.5 million to the UK economy. The course will dovetail with the world’s 5th largest consumer market for gamers within the UK.

With the demand for highly skilled graduates at an all-time high in the Esports industry, Salford Business School aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary in order for you to gain a rewarding career in Esports. By combining theory with practical learning, this BSc top-up will provide the experience, as well as the industry-recognised qualification for you to be successful in this industry for years to come.

Below are some of the employment opportunities available within the Esports industry:

• Professional Player
• Shoutcaster (caster/host)
• Esports Data Analysist
• Esports Team Manager / Owner
• Tournament Organiser / Event Manager
• Content Creator / Journalist
• Community / Social Media Manager
• Marketing / PR Executive
• Sales and Partnership Manager
• Esports Agent
• Esports production and broadcasting
• Social Media Video Editor
• Brand Manager

Career Links

During the development of the programme, consultations with key industry leaders and business figures including Tom Dore chairman of the British Esports Federation, Kairos Media and Gravity Media have stated that employers would welcome graduates from this course. As such the content and materials delivered will be focused on the findings of industry and geared towards the benefit of your career progression and the broader Eco-system.

This will also enable critical networking opportunities for students with professionals who are working at the cutting edge of the industry and the establishment of long-term relationships as you develop your career pathway.