Esports

About this programme

Immerse yourself in Esports culture and be at the forefront of a rapidly growing multi-million industry. Students starting an undergraduate degree at Norwich University of the Arts from September 2027 will graduate with a degree jointly awarded by Norwich and the Royal College of Art. Find out more about the partnership . Esports at Norwich is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly growing world of competitive gaming. This course bridges the gap between passion for gaming and professional opportunities, preparing you to engage with and develop a critical insight into issues facing the multi-million-pound global esports industry; combining theory, practical experience, and industry engagement, the course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and networks required to excel in an emerging global industry. Whilst playing and understanding games is a core component to the learning, this course goes beyond that by critically and creatively exploring the wider structure and units of international Esports, such as event management and production, broadcasting, marketing and business, coaching, team and community management, game design and game studies. By immersing you in a range of disciplines and real-world scenarios, the course aims to develop a new generation of skilled professionals ready to lead the future of sports. Your first unit pivots around playing and introduces concepts of health, well-being, nutrition, skills, strategies, and analysis through the lens of playing competitive games. This unit is also designed to introduce you to