Craven College
UCAS Code: CO01 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English and Maths GCSE grade 4 (C) or above ·
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About this course
Become A Legend In The Esports World With Our Guidance.
The Esports course is designed to give students an overview of the Esports industry. The focus of the program is based around units that provide valuable skills that anyone working in the Esports industry requires. One of the exciting elements of this program is that the skills learnt on the course are transferable to many modern businesses. The focus on Esports promotes opportunities for students to gain the necessary skills to participate in, promote and run Esports events.
Esports is an international sporting phenomenon within the global and digital marketplace, in 2021 the community had more than 3.24 billion video gamers across the globe.
Gaming as an overall demographic has a very large audience with the 14-25 age range, with a lot of young people aspiring for careers within the industry. Either as professional Esports athletes or within other roles such as event organising, coaching, video production and supporting roles.
Modules
Year 1:
The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Esports encompass a range of core and specialist modules designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Esports industry. The course structure includes:
Core Mandatory Units:
• Esports Ecosystem
• Skills and Tactics Analysis
• Event Planning and Delivery
• Planning an Esports Project
Optional Units (may be subject to change):
• Tournament Operations
• Streaming and Broadcasting
• On Air Talent Unit
• Coaching Practice
These modules are designed to equip students with a broad skill set, encompassing both the business and technical aspects of Esports, preparing them for a variety of roles within the industry.
Assessment methods
The course has a strong vocational focus and you will be taught through a combination of lectures, vocational projects, visits, case studies, individual and group tasks. You will work on a series of assignments based on real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge, and skills, employers and universities are looking for.
The BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports builds underpinning core skills effectively, preparing students for further subject specialisation at Level 5. They will gain a wide range of sector knowledge that is tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
Alongside College attendance, you will be expected to undertake 10-12 hours of independent study each week, such as reading journal articles and books, undertaking research and preparing for assessments. Your independent study is supported by online resources managed by your module tutors, alongside the Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus and the College’s Study Support Team.
The average class size will be 8-10 students.
You will also receive an individual tutorial session each semester. Your independent study is supported by the excellent Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus in addition to the College’s Study Support Centre.
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