Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
64 UCAS tariff points which could include:
- 1 or more A Level
- BTEC Level 3
- NVQ Level 3
- VRQ Level 3
- Access programme
- Relevant Portfolio of Work
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
Mature students can apply with no formal qualifications but with a minimum of three years' relevant industry experience.
Details
The Higher National Diploma level 5 requires learners to complete 240 credits (this includes level 4 units completed on the HNC). These Core, Specialist and optional units will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to specific creative activities in esports.
HNC year 1 units 120 credits
- Esports Ecosystem
- Skills and Tactics Analysis
- Event Planning and Delivery
- Planning an Esports Project
- Entrespreneurial Ventures
- Audio-visual Production
- Branding and Sponsorship
- Tournament Operations
HNC year 2 units 120 credits (240 in total)
- Professional Development
- Esports Research Project
- Global Business and Emerging Markets
- Event and Production Financing
- Social Media Management
- Game Analytics and Statistical Insights
- Set Design
Employability skills (sometimes referred to as transferable skills) are vital to increase students’ career prospects and contribute to their personal development. BTEC Higher Nationals in Esports support students in developing the key skills, qualities and strengths that employers are looking for:
- Problem Solving skills
- Independant Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Commercial skills
- Business skills
A career in esports requires both technical skills and broader employability skills. For example, appropriate communication with clients and colleagues is an essential skill, so the ability to use maths and English in a professional context is a key area for student development.
- Preparing written reports
- Giving formal presentations
- Taking part in informal conversations
- using professional, sector-specific language
Work Experience
You will have the opportunity to train and compete in national tournaments. You will undertake live briefs in branding, advertising, self-promotion and video production. You will have the opportunity produce and set up a public esports event.
Progression
Upon completion of the 2-year HND; learners can top-up to a full degree in the following:
- Esports, esports & livestreaming
- Esports Coaching and Management
- Esports Business & Digital Marketing
- Esports Management
- Esports Production
- Esports Event Management
If you just want to begin working, you will be able to pursue a career as a junior in the Esports/Media sector as self-promotion is an essential element within the course structure.
