University of Suffolk says Esports degree offers more than gaming
"One of the things we don't teach you to do is play video games because they're already doing that in their free time, they're already far better than we are," Mr Smith explained. "What degrees like this do is teach you transferable and technical skills through the passion of video gaming."On a course like this with its live streaming and business management and marketing skills, these are skills we can take to other industries such as traditional events, traditional broadcasting - sport as well."We can take that knowledge and experience, but we're learning that through the medium of video games."
Mr Smith said the gaming industry was "absolutely massive" and was only expected to grow."The gaming industry itself is worth more than film, TV, media combined," he added."So universities need to be responsive to the changing market both nationally and internationally."
Mr Smith, who has worked in the industry for 10 years, explained the building had been on the campus for "quite a few decades" and was undergoing a full internal refurbishment. The university has released CGI images of what the facility will look like once completed, ahead of September's cohort of students. The building will include a combination of teaching and recreational spaces, including more than 40 gaming-spec PCs, a professional-grade broadcast gallery and a live studio purpose-built for broadcasting and livestreaming. Students will be given hands-on gaming experience and will be taught skills that include managing live-streamed events, live and online broadcasting experience, digital marketing skills and more, the university said.
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