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Staffordshire University have begun teaching undergraduate and masters courses in the subject.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-engla ... e-45328940

Sign me up

Upset it's not called an e-degree

So basically, it's a gimmick version of media broadcasting but narrows your scope exclusively to e-sports related jobs.

If Qikz does a lecture on commentary I'll sign up.

I'm expecting them to bring me in as a Battlefield series expert and I can show them how to be a pro level medic or support player.

My first tip is to forget about K/D ratio's, all that matters is going for the most heroic revives and resupplies you can. It doesn't matter if you die a thousand times if you get that god tier clip of you going into the middle of a firefight and going on an epic 6 man revive spree or chucking ammo about like father christmas to help capture a flag and just look super bad-ass.

Tip 2, see tip 1.

Gonna get my masters in pwnage and GITTING GUD

ESPO 101: Just say you did Business: How to deal with internet attitudes to your degree (35 units)

Dowbocop wrote:ESPO 101: Just say you did Business: How to deal with internet everyones attitude to your degree (35 units)

Fixed.

Introduction to Online Communications: An exploration of the different approaches that can be taken to insult other gamers during play.

Coursework: Live stream yourself calling at least 20 opponents a "fag" within a single round of any competitive game of your choice. Extra credit if you get over 1,000 views.

Ah cool, I went there. If it help to legitimise eSports then it can't be a bad thing.

NickSCFC wrote:An cool, I went there. If it help to legitimise eSports then it can't be a bad thing.

The staggering levels of immaturity, vileness and un-sportsman like conduct found in e-sports needs to be addressed first if it is to ever become legit.

Gemini73 wrote:

NickSCFC wrote:An cool, I went there. If it help to legitimise eSports then it can't be a bad thing.

The staggering levels of immaturity, vileness and un-sportsman like conduct found in e-sports needs to be addressed first if it is to ever become legit.

Yep, it's why I just can't get into it at all as it's just so toxic.
I've been a game for over 30 years but watching people play and act like spoiled children when things go even slightly against them (or even when they win) is just not something I like associating with a hobby I enjoy.

As someone with a gaming-related degree (2:1 in Game Cultures, try explaining that to anyone over 35!) I am well used to the cringe-inducing embarrassment of trying to make my higher education seem legitimate. I don't envy these poor saps thinking an e-sports degree will get them where they want to be.

Preezy wrote:As someone with a gaming-related degree (2:1 in Game Cultures, try explaining that to anyone over 35!) I am well used to the cringe-inducing embarrassment of trying to make my higher education seem legitimate. I don't envy these poor saps thinking an e-sports degree will get them where they want to be.

I'd argue a degree in game cultures is much more viable though as the medium of gaming as a whole is now part of our overall landscape.

Your degree I imagine would cover E-sports and I don't think E-sports needs to be a new topic in itself as it's still so new.

Preezy wrote: I don't envy these poor saps thinking an e-sports degree will get them where they want to be.

Interviewer: "So you have a degree in playing computer games?“

Interviewee:" Yes, I..."

Interviewer:" Thanks for popping in. We'll let you know"

Gemini73 wrote:

Preezy wrote: I don't envy these poor saps thinking an e-sports degree will get them where they want to be.

Interviewer: "So you have a degree in playing computer games?“

Interviewee:" Yes, I..."

Interviewer:" Thanks for popping in. We'll let you know"

pretty much.

I'm just grateful that I've now got almost 10 years of actual work experience on my CV, otherwise I'd be strawberry floated

Preezy wrote:I'm just grateful that I've now got almost 10 years of actual work experience on my CV, otherwise I'd be strawberry floated

Do you work in the industry then?

NickSCFC wrote:

Preezy wrote:I'm just grateful that I've now got almost 10 years of actual work experience on my CV, otherwise I'd be strawberry floated

Do you work in the industry then?

Absolutely not, I like job security and sociable hours thanks

I guess the degree gave me some transferable skills, but I'm far better off with genuine work experience under my belt.

Living within a mile of the University I'd like to see if this gets eSports up and running in Stoke-on-Trent, unfortunately we're the only "city" in the country without an arena