E-Sports Digital Technologies Bournemouth University (BU)

Develop a wide range of skills and knowledge within the multi-faceted E-Sports industry – this course will give you a grounding in business development, digital marketing, content creation, streaming, broadcasting, as well as running tournaments.

Why study BSc (Hons) E-Sports Digital Technologies at BU?

• Be part of the many career opportunities within the global phenomenon that is E-Sports!
• Explore digital content creation, live streaming, event management, athlete management, entrepreneurship, data analytics and professional practice
• Taught in state of the art dedicated facilities using a range of the latest industry standard hardware and software
• Learn skills and knowledge through a wide range of scenarios – developing both individual ability and collaborative team working skills
• Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placements (as part of the 3 year course) or a 30 week placement (as part of the 4 year course)
• As well as the E-Sports industry, you’ll be prepared for a career in a range of related sectors including media, broadcast, digital marketing, game technologies, business development and events

Entry requirements

For September 2026 entry: 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) 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) and T Levels (Merit).

International entry requirements:

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

• China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course 
• France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option) 
• Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course 
• India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70% 
• Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course 
• Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%