BSc E-Sports Digital Technologies
About this course
BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies is a digital technologies degree focused on the commercial, technical, and broadcast aspects of the competitive gaming industry. Core topics include Data Analysis and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year lasting a minimum of 30 weeks or a shorter 4-week placement during the course of their studies. The first year covers foundational subjects through Games Design Principles, E-Sports Industry Awareness, Streaming Fundamentals, E-Sports Athlete Management, Digital Marketing and Content Creation, and E-Sports Group Project. The second year progresses to Gaming Technology Innovations, Commercialisation and Business Development, Streaming Production, E-Sports Digital Communities, and E-Sports Event Management. The final year includes Data Analytics in E-Sports, Advanced Live Streaming and Broadcast, Contemporary Topics in E-Sports, Professional Practice and Employability, and culminates in the E-Sports Individual Project.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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What students say
Based on about 108 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 24%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 21%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Games Design Principles
- E-Sports Industry Awareness
- Streaming Fundamentals
- E-Sports Athlete Management
- Digital Marketing and Content Creation
- E-Sports Group Project
- Gaming Technology Innovations
- Commercialisation and Business Development
- Streaming Production
- E-Sports Digital Communities
- E-Sports Event Management
- Data Analytics in E-Sports
- Advanced Live Streaming and Broadcast
- Contemporary Topics in E-Sports
- Professional Practice and Employability
- E-Sports Individual Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc E-Sports Digital Technologies at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc E-Sports Digital Technologies at Bournemouth University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc E-Sports Digital Technologies at Bournemouth University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc E-Sports Digital Technologies at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BSc E-Sports Digital Technologies at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc E-Sports Digital Technologies at Bournemouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.