Academic e-sports
GrimstadMuch more than gaming! The focus of this study program is to develop, hone and promote transferable skills and competencies developed through gaming into recognizable skills for use in other contexts such as business and public service.
Facts about the program
- ECTS credits:
- 180
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Mode of study:
- Full-time
- Semester:
- Autumn 2024
- Application opens:
- 1 Nov/1 Feb
- Application deadline:
- 1 Dec/1 Mar
- Student places:
- 40
About the programme
Esports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. More and more private businesses, governments, and the public sector, both nationally and internationally, see the opportunities to utilize the potential that lies in skills developed through esports. The bachelor's programme in academic esports will provide knowledge that makes you competitive in the future labour market!
What will you learn?
The bachelor’s programme introduces the world of academic esports and develop skills for a much broader field. This means that in addition to the activity of exercise, you learn about training, recovery and performance.
You will also learn about the role of esports in society, technology related to esports, and how to use esports in education and in professional life.
The sixth semester is dedicated to writing a bachelor thesis. The students will then focus on one of the following four specialications in the field:
- Esports athlete , coach or managing
- The industry and eco-system related to esports
- Technology and Innovation
- Education and healthcare
Teaching methods
Language of instruction: English
The study program will primarily have lessons conducted at campus Grimstad, but each class will have one day at campus Kristiansand. Campus Kristiansand also offers facilities for physical training for students.
Each semester features a 10ECTS module where students can participate in creating their own plan based on the subjects for each semester. It can also be replaced by internships in agreement with the study program leader.
Student life
Grimstad is known among our students for its fantastic study environment and for being an affordable city to live in. This student city offers a variety of exciting opportunities — discover what it has to offer here!
Career prospects
In such a large and rapidly growing industry, there are many opportunities.
What can you do with your degree?
The bachelor's programme qualifies for jobs in various parts of the esports industry as an athlete and trainer, in management, administration and business development, technology and design, education and health and rehabilitation.
The knowledge and skills are transferable and can be used in other parts of working life as well, i.e., jobs in communication, marketing, sound and image, sales, programming, design and as operators of drones and other remote-controlled devices.
Further studies
The bachelor's program provides the opportunity to continue your studies at the master's level, both in Norway and abroad. Admission requirements for each master's program, in addition to your grades, determine what you can study further. Please note that admission requirements may change.
Master in Multimedia and Educational Technology
Can you pursue a master's degree at institutions other than UiA?
Yes, the program qualifies you for master's studies at other institutions as well. It is the admissions office at the institution offering the master's program that must assess whether you meet their admission criteria. Since admission requirements can change, the specific institution you wish to apply to must provide a specific response to this question.
Exchange opportunities
You can go on exchange during the 5th semester to the University of Jyväskylä in Finland and the University of Hawaii, Maui College in USA.
Admissions
Application period from 1 November to 1 December:
- International applicants from outside EU/EEA
Application period from 1 February to 1 March:
- International applicants from EU/EEA
- Applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway who do not meet the Norwegian language requirement
Application period from 1 February to 15 April:
- Nordic citizens with a Nordic high school degree who meet the Norwegian language requirement
- Residents in Norway with a renewable residence visa who meet the Norwegian language requirement
- Residents in Norway with a high school degree from abroad who meet the Norwegian language requirement
- International applicants from EU/EEA who meet the Norwegian language requirement
Admission requirements
Entrance requirements are Higher Education Entrance Qualification for international applicants and certified language requirements in English.
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. You may find what is considered university entrance qualifications from your country in the 'GSU' list. This list states the basic requirements for admission to higher education in Norway. Please download the latest version of the 'GSU' list from this website.
How to apply
How to apply to degree programmes
Contact the admission's office: admission@uia.no
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are applicable to international students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
Contact
- kitty.b.monostory@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 16 06
- rune.andersen@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 37 23 33 79