Esports HNC
Become A Legend In The Esports World With Our Guidance.
The Esports course is designed to give students an overview of the Esports industry, with the focus of the programme being units that provide valuable skills that anyone working in the Esports industry requires. One of the exciting elements of this program is that the skills learnt on the course are transferable to many modern businesses, with the focus on Esports promoting opportunities for students to gain the necessary skills to participate in, promote, and run Esports events.
Esports is an international sporting phenomenon within the digital marketplace, and in 2021 the community had more than 3.24 billion video gamers across the globe.
Gaming has a very large audience with the 14-25 age range, with a lot of young people aspiring for careers within the industry, either as professional Esports athletes or within other roles such as event organising, coaching, video production, and other supporting roles.
The course has a strong vocational focus and you will be taught through a combination of lectures, vocational projects, visits, case studies, individual, and group tasks. You will work on a series of assignments based on real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge and skills employers and universities are looking for.
The BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports builds vital core skills effectively, preparing students for further subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge that is tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
Entry Requirements
- 64 UCAS tariff points
- Interview
- English and Maths GCSE grade 4 (C) or above
- Students without the necessary qualifications but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply for an interview
What you will study
Core Mandatory Units:
- Esports Ecosystem: Understanding the structure and dynamics of the global Esports market.
- Skills and Tactics Analysis: Analytical skills for game strategies and performance improvement.
- Event Planning and Delivery: The fundamentals of organising and managing Esports events.
- Planning an Esports Project: Project management skills tailored to the Esports industry.
Specialist Units:
- Entrepreneurial Ventures: Insights into starting and managing entrepreneurial ventures in Esports.
- Branding and Sponsorship: Strategies for branding and securing sponsorships in the Esports domain.
- Tournament Operations: Operational aspects of organising and executing Esports tournaments.
Optional Units:
- Ethics and Fair Play: Ethical considerations and promoting fair play in Esports.
- Game Design Philosophy: Understanding the principles of game design and its impact on Esports.
- Governance and Legislation: Legal frameworks and governance structures within the Esports industry.
Level 4 Specialist Units in Areas Such as:
- Operations Management: Focused on the operational aspects of running Esports ventures.
- Production: Covering the production and broadcasting aspects of Esports events.
- Athlete Support and Development: Focused on coaching, health, and logistical support for Esports athletes.
These modules are designed to equip students with a broad skill set, encompassing both the business and technical aspects of Esports, preparing them for a variety of roles within the industry.
You will receive feedback on your formal assessments within four working weeks of the submission date. Your overall grade for the course and your Higher National Certificate classification is based on the grades obtained for all the units studied. More information can be found here: Student Information > Regulations
How you will study...
Alongside College attendance, you will be expected to undertake 10-12 hours of independent study each week, such as reading journal articles and books, undertaking research and preparing for assessments. Your independent study is supported by online resources managed by your module tutors, alongside the Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus and the College’s Study Support Team.
The average class size will be 8-10 students. You will also receive an individual tutorial session each semester. Your independent study is supported by the excellent Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus in addition to the College’s Study Support Centre.
