Esports (Operations Management)

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND, equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree) offers students a clear progression pathway into the esports industry or wider creative industries. The HND will help to develop students into independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. Learners will also develop a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge that can be applied to other digital and STEAM-based careers.

Learning will be 100% on campus in face-to-face in the format of lecturers, seminars or workshops. Learners will be expected to undertake supplementary independent theoretical and practical study to support face to face learning. Assessment is 100% coursework and is supported by a range of submission methods. You will also be supported with a range of enrichment trips to gaming festivals, work with professional shout-casters and receive a range of guest lectures.

You will have the opportunity to train and compete in national tournaments for Valorant, Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, FIFA, Street Fighter and PUBG. You will undertake live briefs in branding, advertising, self-promotion and video production and will have the opportunity produce and set up a public esports event.

Two dedicated Bespoke Esports arenas catering for PC competition gaming and a range of consoles.

Shout-cast Suite

Professional video production studio

Professional Audio/Podcast Suite

Four Formula 1 simulators

The chance to compete in Student CHAMPs, a national esports competition

Modules year 1 Include: Esports Ecosystem Skills and Tactics Analysis Event Planning and Delivery Planning an Esports Project Entrepreneurial Ventures Branding and Sponsorship Tournament Operations Audio-Visual production

Modules year 2 Include: Professional Development Esports Research Project Global Business and Emerging Markets Event and Production Financing Social Media Management Game Analytics and Statistical Insights Set Design