Esports (Electronic sports) is competitive video gaming. Esports has become one of the world’s most exciting entertainment industries, with an increasing number of job opportunities for graduates with the knowledge and expertise to excel. Our courses are delivered using leading Esports facilities that are tailored to the development of Esports, including a dedicated Esports Arena and a state-of-the-art classroom environment that provides a unique experience. You will have the opportunity to work with people with similar interests and aims in this new and exciting area of study.
The programme builds on existing skills and supports the development of transferable skills related to Esports, sport, health, physical activity and coaching. You could progress onto careers such as: • Community/Elite Esports Coach • Entrepreneur in Esports • Esorts/Sports Development Officer • Esport Performance Analyst • Lifestyle Adviser/Health Promotion Officer
• Teacher of Esport in Primary, Secondary, Further or Higher Education.
Undergraduate courses offered: • Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing Foundation Degree** UCAS Course Code: CEHW • Esports Education: Coaching, Health and
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Staff Profile
“I enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with staff and students. Being able to discuss education, digital skills, Esport/ Sport, health and research is something I do away from College so getting the opportunity to do more of it as a job is excellent. “I worked for Barnsley Care Trust in Health Promotion before completing my PGCE and starting my journey as a Teacher. I have since progressed from an Advanced Practitioner for
Information Learning Technology, Standards Verifier and I’m now responsible for three HE pathways including Esports. “I was a student at Barnsley College, I always felt part of a winning team and that my views were heard. It is our hope that you will have a similar experience.” Studied a Master’s Degree in Health and Wellbeing at Leeds Trinity University
Wellbeing BA (Hons) Top-up** UCAS Course Code: CEWT
Lliam Dickinson Sport HE Pathway Leader
For more detailed information about our courses, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123.
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