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.
Staff credentials: The academic HE staff team on the programme have vocational experience within the Esports, Sports Media and Games industries all with proven academic ability, making them ideally placed to help you the learner apply theory and practical skills to professional levels.
The staff educational profile includes a master's degree in Animation and Digital Effects, Media Production, Indie Development, Graphic Design and Sports Science. All staff have a recognised teaching qualification and work closely with industry partners to prepare a curriculum that closely supports progression into industry.
Expected workload: 12 hours per week on campus in face-to-face lecturers, seminars or workshops. Learners will be expected to undertake independent theoretical and practical study to support face to face learning. Learners aiming to join college CHAMPs teams will also be expected to attend all related coaching and analytics sessions.
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
Assessment is 100% coursework and is supported by a range of submission methods.
The following entry points are available for this course:
To have successfully passed HNC Esports
Unfortunately we do not accept applications from Tier IV international students
We will also consider applications with:-
NVQ Level 3
VRQ Level 3
Relevant Portfolio of Work
Mature students can apply with no formal qualifications but with a minimum of three years' relevant industry experience.
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Email:admissions@hopwood.ac.uk
Phone:0161 643 7560
Email:admissions@hopwood.ac.uk
Phone:0161 643 7560
Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL12 6RY
At Hopwood Hall College
