Course contact details
Admissions Officer
Email:admissions@hopwood.ac.uk
Phone:0161 643 7560
Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL12 6RY
Esports (Operations Management)
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Rochdale Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC, equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree) offers students a clear progression pathway into the esports industry or wider creative industries. The HNC 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
Course Modules
Esports Ecosystem
Skills and Tactics Analysis
Event Planning and Delivery
Planning an Esports Project
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Branding and Sponsorship
Tournament Operations
Audio-Visual production
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H54
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelDDE
A Levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 15 Pass: 30
Access grades equivalent to 64 UCAS points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to having a Level 3 qualification you are required to have passed GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)MPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP
We will also consider applicants with the following:-
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.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £6350 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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