Welcome to Esports at Norwich
Information for new students
This page will help you get ready for your first few weeks, with everything you need to know before you arrive.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week begins on Monday 21 September. You’ll meet your course team, get to know your studios and facilities, and begin settling into life at Norwich. You’ll also find out more about university life and the support available throughout your studies.
It’s a great opportunity to meet other students, make new connections, and start exploring the city of Norwich.
Teaching
Teaching starts on Monday 28 September. We’ll introduce the structure of your first year, explain how your course is organised and outline what you’ll be working towards.
Your timetable will be available online once you’ve enrolled. We’ve kept Monday and Wednesday afternoons free from teaching, giving you dedicated time for independent study, clubs, societies and other commitments.
How to prepare
Your course leader has put together the information below to help you prepare for starting your course in September.
Course specific information
Teaching days for esports students are Monday, Tuesday and Friday during which time you will participate in a mix of workshops, lectures and tutorials. Bring a pen and paper and be prepared to take notes to get the most out of these sessions – although session slides will be made available to you. Classes will generally be on-campus. The rest of the week will usually be independent study time for you to research and develop your projects. Note that Wednesday afternoons are reserved as non-taught periods to allow you to participate in clubs, sports or any other activities you might be interested in.
It will be necessary for you to have at least a basic computer you can work on from home, however you don’t need to bring your machine into sessions as the University will provide you with access to suitable computers during taught sessions and via labs; which are also accessible in the evenings and Saturdays during term time. Our general IT equipment guidance will give you further insight into buying a computer for University and has a recommended specification which will be more than adequate for the course. If you are thinking about buying a new computer, you are advised to talk to your course team first as they will be able to provide you with specific guidance and highlight any special offers that may be available to you.
Leisure reading and activities before you start
Ready Esports
Esports For Beginners: An Introduction To Esports
ReadyEsports (opens in a new window)Esports Research Network
Literature on esports – Esports Research Network
Esports Research Network (opens in a new window)The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
Directed by Seth Gordon. USA: Picturehouse.
Team, E.E. (2025)
Esports events calendar 2025: Major leagues and tournaments.
Esports Insider (opens in a new window)