Esports

he HND in Esports is designed to develop your abilities in content creation, project management, streaming, event management and coaching, among others. Studying in a purpose-built space on the Trowbridge campus, you’ll gain the high-level digital skills needed to work in the fast-growing Esports ecosystem. These skills can be transferred into other digital contexts such as content creation, streaming, broadcasting, live events production & working within the Video Game sector.

You will be based in the high-spec Tech Trowbridge space which is home to a range of high spec workstations, training rooms, shoutcasting booths and a 100-seat Esports arena. The facility has been built to drive the development of skills in the computing, IT and digital media sectors.

We work in close collaboration with local employers to provide real-world learning opportunities, including live briefs, guest speakers and competitions.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in the digital skills required to specialise in the production side of this fast-developing industry. A list of units is included below. Please note that these are subject to change from time to time as we align our curriculum to meet the needs of students and employers.

A full list of the modules:

Year 1 (Level 4)

Esports Ecosystem

Skills and Tactics Analysis

Event planning and Delivery

Planning an Esports Project (Pearson set unit)

Audio Visual Production

Streaming and Broadcasting

On-Air Talent

Game Design Philosophy

Year 2 (Level 5)

Professional Development

Esports Research Project (Pearson set unit)

Content Creation

Set design

Creative Direction and Narratives

Social Media Management

Social Landscape and Community Dynamics

This is a Level 4/5 qualification, the equivalent to the first two years of a university degree. The first year is at Level 4 and covers the 120 credits required for a Higher National Certificate. A second year of study at Level 5 will top up this qualification to Higher National Diploma.