Course summary
This course will introduce you to the global Esports industry. This will be achieved through a variety of applied and practical units in Sport and Business, utilising Esports as the focal point. Then moving into focusing on research skills and developing knowledge to real-world of the Esports industry. If you are passionate about Esports but unsure how to use your passion or what section of the industry is right for you, then this course is for you. The focus of the program is based around units that explore the industry as a whole, whilst providing valuable skills that anyone who works in the industry requires. An exciting element of this HND, is that provides transferable skills that are transferable to many modern businesses. Our Esports course provides a mixture of classroom-based learning, focusing on the key concepts of Esports, whilst incorporating practical activities, allowing you to develop your gameplay, tactics and business approach. As part of the course, there will be opportunities to compete weekly in the National Student Esports, in a range of live and online single and multiplayer games events across titles including Valorant, Overwatch, League of Legends and Rocket League. Aside of the competitive element, there will be trips to gaming festivals, guest speakers from local and national Esports companies providing industry specific knowledge. On completion of the HND in Esports, you will be able to complete a top up year to obtain a full degree. Within the Esports industry, there are a wide range of career opportunities and completing this course, you will be able to consider roles such as
- Shoutcaster Events Manager
- Social Media Manager
- Esports Coach Content Creator
- Team Manager
- Broadcasting Esports Analyst
Modules
YEAR 1 Titles of Modules: · Esports Ecosystem (Mandatory) · Skills and Tactics Analysis (Mandatory) · Event Planning and Delivery (Mandatory) · Planning an Esports Project (Mandatory) · Ethics and Fair Play · Branding and Sponsorship · Streaming and Broadcasting · Wellbeing, lifestyle and Health YEAR 2 Titles of Modules: · Professional Development (Mandatory) · Esports Research Project (Mandatory) · Game Analytics and Statistical Insights · Social Media Management · Emerging Technologies · High Performance Environments · Content Creation
Assessment method
Assessment is assignment based
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NCS1
- Institution code:
- N34
- Campus name:
- Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC - A*A*A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Applicants will be required to attend an informal course interview with the Programme Leader.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | No less than 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1DY