23Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our BA (Hons) Esports & Sports Media course offers hands on broadcast production and journalism experience with a key focus on the rapidly-growing esports industry. You will study esports team structures, branding and coaching alongside sports journalism, live event broadcasting and client directed production. We also consider the ethical challenges within esports and gaming, how the esports unique ecosystem operates, the impact of our consumption of sports, and the psychological and physiological research currently used in both industries. You will be taught by experienced industry personnel from both esports and sports industries with a range of special guest speakers covering team managers, commentators/casters and journalists. We are also proudly sponsored by HyperX and DXRacer and more. Examine the nature of contemporary media, how it operates, how it differs from traditional journalism, and understand the way sports narratives are organised and structured, as well as learn the key principles of camera and microphone operation
Modules
Year One Your first year introduces you to the history of esports and the context of its development as a commercial industry over the past few decades. You will also begin to explore the specific considerations and expectations of media production within esports. In addition, you will begin to understand the wider aspects of sports media production and contexts, as you gain your footing with equipment operation. Year Two In your second year, you will examine the nature of contemporary media, how it operates and how it differs from traditional journalism, as you begin to branch out to multi-camera events and develop your sports media production skills and practice. Year Three Your third year provides you with wider professional networking opportunities and industry skills in event production. You will undertake a commissioned project with an external client and work with students from other courses to deliver a one-day live event covering a number of games and competitions.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a range of assignments including: Portfolios -Essays -Course work -Practical work -Presentations -Reflective writing -Continuous assessment
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- P375
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level - BBC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Additional entry requirements
Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15840 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £15840 | 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 .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE