Esports & Livestreaming BA(Hons)
Currently experiencing explosive growth, the esports and livestreaming industry is made up of professional esports players, shoutcasters, games publishers, broadcast/streaming providers like Twitch and YouTube, global sponsors, technology providers and events specialists.
Learning from experts across esports, media communications, business and games, you’ll gain the skills to set up, promote, broadcast and mediate live events such as esports matches. You’ll build a working knowledge of different production methods, discover techniques for boosting audience engagement and develop an understanding of brand management and marketing.
Why study this course at Falmouth?
- We’ll equip you with the promotional skills to stand out in a competitive field, along with an understanding of the ethical, professional and cultural concerns facing modern esports and livestreaming
- You’ll be based within Falmouth’s renowned Games Academy, in a professional-standard esports lab equipped with high-end kit
- You’ll gain hands-on experience in preparation for a career as a livestreaming and event professional, collaborating with Falmouth games students to broadcast real matches and experiment with independent content creation
- You’ll learn from experts across our creative courses, including esports, media communications, business and games
- Throughout your degree, you’ll have opportunities to gain experience in a variety of roles within esports and livestreaming, both behind and in front of the camera
Campus Information
Penryn Campus
Standing proud above Penryn town and just a short hop away from the vibrant community of Falmouth, Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology make it the ideal place to ignite your academic fire. Playing host to courses covering a spectrum of disciplines, from design and media to performance and writing, Penryn Campus sees students and staff gather to think, work, create and share – a collaborative melting pot of ideas and opportunities which are sure to challenge and inspire. The Stannary is one of the county’s largest live events venues, welcoming a diverse range of musicians, DJs and pulsating club nights all through the year.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The following companies and roles could be potential destinations for graduates:
- Esports production companies such as ESL, PGL Esports, Esports Engine, or Dreamhack
- Esports white label companies such as those that help set up events like BlizzCon
- Community management positions at developer-publishers such as Activision Blizzard, Supercell, or Riot games
- Adjacent live streaming opportunities working for non-esports broadcasters and content creation hubs
- Streaming platforms such as Twitch and YouTube
Specific potential roles include:
- Live streaming producer
- Event manager
- Technical/camera director
- AV/lighting technician
- Graphics director
- Replay operator/in-game observer
- Floor manager
- Technical manager
- Esport strategy analyst
- Esport community manager
- Shoutcaster/host
- Independent live streamer/content creator
- PR/marketing agent
- Esports product manager
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)
Academic requirements
Standard Year XII:
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%
ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%
SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%
ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%
IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points
A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points
Recognised Foundation Diploma
BULATS
Undergraduate - 70
Cambridge English Scale
Undergraduate - 169
European Baccalaureate
A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
IELTS
Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill
PTE Academic
Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)
- Course Code: N881
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
53850 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A