Computing and IT Advanced Technician

Course summary

Esports is competitive video gaming. Tournaments usually consist of amateur or professional gamers competing against one another. This esports course is a two-year full-time course providing an in-depth study of the sector, supporting progression to Higher Education and employment in key areas of the industry such as Business, Professional Esports, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Leadership, Events Management, Production, and Broadcasting, along with an understanding and appreciation of the positive benefits of Esports. These include the development of teamwork, communication, leadership skills, confidence building, decision making, reaction times, reading comprehension skills, cyber skills, dexterity, and concentration. We have excellent facilities that are tailored to the development of Esports, both within a practical and an academic environment, this includes a dedicated Esports Arena along with a state-of-the-art classroom environment that provides a unique experience for you to truly get a feel for the expectations within the industry. There is also the opportunity to be involved in our Esports Academy which competes in the British Esports Association Championships.