This course is designed for students with particular interest in gaming.
This course is aimed at meeting the upcoming demand for skills in the Esports Industry.
This qualification will allow you to gain knowledge, develop technical and transferable skills, and gain experience in a variety of different sectors of the esports industry.
The Esports course offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as IT, sports, enterprise, marketing, business and the creative industries.
You will gain knowledge and skills of Esport through a series of well planned classroom based and practical based sessions, exploring health wellbeing and fitness, shoutcasting, live streaming and broadcasting and esports events.
Students will develop knowledge skills and behaviours studying the following:
- IT Communication Fundamentals
- Team Leading Skills
- Team Work
- Communication Skills
- Using the Internet
- Undertaking an Enterprise Activity
- Spreadsheet Software
State of the art Esport facilities.
Highly skilled and knowledgeable staff and coaches drawn from the Esport industry with experience of competing at high levels within their chosen field.
High quality learning environments that are perfect for bringing out the best in you and your abilities.
Visits to tournaments and other Esport events regionally and nationally.
Access to retro consoles for retro gaming.
Four GCSEs Grade 2 or above.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.
On completion of this study programme you will be able to progress onto Level 2 in Esports.
Esport is a very friendly environment and the tutors are great! After my course, I plan to take my skills to the next level and focus on my YouTube career.Deanna McKellar Level 3 Esports - Former Student of The Growth Education Centre![]()
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