You could work in a creative studio or in an office.
Dearne Valley Campus
Students benefit from studying in a bespoke immersive environment, built to host the digital requirements of the course. This includes three large esports gaming and teaching rooms, VR facilities, a media suite and access to 8 F1 racing simulators.
The design of the course focuses on a broad range of vocational activities to develop specific sector skills and behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for competence) in addition to transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace.
Students will develop knowledge and occupational competencies specific to Operations Management in Esport:
? Professional Development
? Esports Research Project
? Global Business and Emerging Markets
? Event and Production Financing
? Social Media Management
? Game Analytics and Statistical Insights
? Emerging Technologies
The entry requirements are a Higher National Certificate in Esports.
- BTEC Level 3 qualification in Esports or a related subject and GCSE grades at A* to C
Apply via UCAS or directly through college.
On completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress onto a Top Up degree or enter employment.
The Esport sector in the UK currently supports over 1,200 direct jobs and is rapidly growing. The course will draw upon the continued success of this national and international industry and provide a programme that will educate and inspire the next generation of industry professionals into careers such as Professional Gaming, Coaching, Business Management, Journalism and Content Creation, Sales, PR and Marketing, Production, and Product Management.
Throughout my courses and time at University Centre Rotherham, my tutors pushed me to excel and achieve my best. They made me feel capable of completing the degree and encouraged me to further my education. I am really glad I did!Kasey Windle-Heath BA Hons Media, Moving Image and Photography and PGCE![]()
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