Now students can do a degree… in gaming!

ThEY are often accused of doing little else but play computer games. But now students at the University of Chichester can say it is a vital part of their coursework.

The college is offering a three-year Ba (hons) in Esports studies.

students, who will pay total fees of £27,750 before living costs, will be required to play FIFa, Counterstrike, League of Legends and Project Cars as part of the degree.

The prospectus for the full-time course, which starts next september, promises: ‘For the gamer there is also continual skills development sessions and the study of strategic and tactical thinking to enhance gameplay success.’

But last night a critic said universities are failing in their ‘moral responsibility’ to students.

Chairman of The Campaign for Real Education Chris mcGovern said: ‘These universities are seducing students into joining their courses as a money-making racket.

‘They make these courses like computer game studies seem really attractive to young people and then they are leaving with £50,000 worth of debt and are unemployable.

‘Universities are failing in their moral responsibility to students by allowing them to take a course which will be no use whatsoever.’

a University of Chichester spokesperson said: ‘We are looking to the jobs of the future to support young people and those seeking a change of career.

‘The UK is currently a world leader in computer games – a sector supporting 24,000 jobs and contributing £1.4billion to our economy.’