ESports

Esports, the organised competitive play of video games, has grown from a niche online subculture into a global industry worth billions of pounds annually, with professional leagues, stadium events, dedicated broadcast channels, major sponsorship deals and career pathways that did not exist a decade ago. Studying esports as a degree subject means taking that industry seriously and developing the business, analytical and professional skills needed to work within it.

At the University of Chichester, the three-year full-time BA programme examines the esports industry as a whole, exploring its structure and economics, the communities that sustain it, the media and broadcast dimensions of competitive gaming, the health and performance dimensions of professional play, and the career pathways available across the sector. You will develop an understanding of esports organisations, tournament management, content creation and digital media, sponsorship and marketing, and the broader cultural context of gaming. The degree is designed to boost your employability, versatility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry.

Chichester's esports provision reflects a genuine institutional commitment to the sector, and the degree is oriented towards giving you the professional knowledge and practical experience needed to build a career in the industry rather than simply describing it from the outside.

Graduates work in esports organisations, game publishers, event management, broadcasting, content creation, coaching, team management, sports performance analysis and the wider digital media and gaming industries. The skills developed on the degree are also applicable in conventional sports management, marketing and media roles. Postgraduate study in sports management, business or media is a natural continuation for those who want to develop specialist expertise in particular aspects of the industry.