Esports Higher National Diploma - HND

Embark on a dynamic journey into one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Developed by Pearson in collaboration with the British Esports Federation, this undergraduate-level qualification is designed to bridge the gap between passion and a professional career.

Whether you are looking to manage global tournaments, lead high-performance teams, or produce world-class digital content, this programme provides the technical expertise and employability skills needed to thrive in the global marketplace.

Why Choose This Course?

* Student-Centred Learning: The curriculum uses a flexible, unit-based structure that focuses on practical and applied skills.

* Industry Standards: The course represents the latest professional standards, offering opportunities to work on group projects and vocational activities.

* Employability Focus: You will develop core competencies in areas such as problem-solving, leadership, and commercial awareness of the esports sector.

While we have high spec PCs on Campus you may wish to invest in a Gaming PC if you don’t already have one.

Depending on your focus the qualification can lead to a variety of roles across the sector:

 

* Operations & Events: Tournament Coordinator, Event Manager, or Tournament Administrator.

 

* Production & Media: Media Production Coordinator, Broadcast Producer, or Content Creator.

 

* Team & Athlete Support: Coaching Professional, Team Manager, Analyst, or Team Logistics Manager.

 

* Business & Marketing: Social Media/Community Executive, Marketing Manager, or Esports Partnership Manager

 

You will also have a Level 5 qualification on completion of the course which will allow you to apply for a top-up Programme.

 

We offer a top up in Game Development internally which you may wish to progress on to.