Course summary

About this Course: Esports is a global phenomenon, growing into an industry that generates billions every year. The esports industry boom is reflected with thousands of new job opportunities appearing every year within esports in the UK and even more globally. The HNC in Esport will help prepare students for the world of esports as a fast growing, competitive industry both in play and in business. At Dearne Valley College, students will be able to use our cutting-edge facilities to explore the world of esports tackling the ecosystem, the dynamics of sponsorship deals and building global brands, understanding the logistics of tournament operations, developing knowledge of the factors that go into Esport game development, exploring the skills and demands of esports athletes and the necessity of coaches and learning vital business skills for running and planning enterprises and events. Esport casts a broad net and offers a wide range of highly valuable, job ready skills that this course will prepare you for. With future career prospects including social media strategist, marketing executive, production manager, coach, accounting, video production, broadcasting, journalist and human resources. That can be applied both in the Esport industry and in other high value sectors, Esport has a career for everyone whether passionate about the competition or the industry. Modules Covered: Students will develop knowledge and occupational competencies specific to Operations management in Esport.

• Esport Ecosystem

• Skills and Tactics Analysis

• Event Planning and Delivery

• Planning an Esports project

• Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Branding and Sponsorships

• Tournament operations

• Game Design Philosophy

• Governance and Legislation

• On completion of this qualification you will be able to progress onto Level 5 Higher National diploma in Esports or enter employment.

• Employment within the industry, such as Professional Gaming, Coaching, Business Management, Journalism and Content Creation, Sales, PR and Marketing, Production, and Product Management.

• GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

• BTEC Level 3 qualification in Esports or equivalent