This course starts in September 2024 and will take two years to complete.
Esports (electronic sports) is competitive video gaming. Tournaments usually consist of amateur or professional gamers competing against one another.
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 and Enterprise, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing, Coaching, Analysis, Leadership, Events Management, Shoutcasting, Video Production, Live-Streamed Broadcasting, Performance Psychology and Nutrition for Esports players, 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 are excited to be able to offer Scholarships for students in 2022 who meet the Esports Performance eligibility criteria, speak to a Tutor for further details.
We have excellent facilities that are tailored to the development of Esport, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship including 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 business expectations within the industry. There is also the opportunity to be involved in our Esports Academy which competes in the British Esports Association Championships.
“We offer a wide and varied selection of roles to embark on a career within the RAF. There are a number of similarities and direct correlations that can be made between the content of your esports studies and the skillsets that we look for in potential candidates.”
Sgt Jamie McIlroy
RAF Motivational Outreach Team
Assessment will occur continually throughout the programme. You will have unit assignments to complete and will be assessed on your practical ability and application of theory. You will also have time-constrained assessments and written assignments as well as oral presentations, professional discussions and group work. Each individual unit and the full award are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
During practical sessions, kit will consist of an Esports Programme t-shirt along with formal wear appropriate to the Esports business industry. Non-regulation clothing/footwear is not permitted. Students will also require ring-binders, writing materials, paper/stationery, core textbooks and an external storage device.
Barnsley Esports Academy clothing can be purchased from the Sports Centre Reception and online through our supplier Pro-Am Kits.
Honeywell Sports campus
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
On completion of this programme, you could apply for Higher Education or foundation degrees within the Esport, Sport, Business and Leisure industries. Alternatively, students will have gained a range of skills throughout the programme that are recognised by employers and may wish to pursue immediate careers with employers or apprenticeship providers.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.