Hopwood Hall College
UCAS Code: CHNC | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
A level
A Levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
Access grades equivalent to 64 UCAS points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to having a Level 3 qualification you are required to have passed GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C
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The Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC, equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree) offers students a clear progression pathway into the esports industry or wider creative industries. The HNC will help to develop students into independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. Learners will also develop a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge that can be applied to other digital and STEAM-based careers.
Learning will be 100% on campus in face-to-face in the format of lecturers, seminars or workshops. Learners will be expected to undertake supplementary independent theoretical and practical study to support face to face learning. Assessment is 100% coursework and is supported by a range of submission methods. You will also be supported with a range of enrichment trips to gaming festivals, work with professional shout-casters and receive a range of guest lectures.
You will have the opportunity to train and compete in national tournaments for Valorant, Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, FIFA, Street Fighter and PUBG. You will undertake live briefs in branding, advertising, self-promotion and video production and will have the opportunity produce and set up a public esports event.
Two dedicated Bespoke Esports arenas catering for PC competition gaming and a range of consoles.
Shout-cast Suite
Professional video production studio
Professional Audio/Podcast Suite
Four Formula 1 simulators
The chance to compete in Student CHAMPs, a national esports competition
Modules year 1 Include:
Esports Ecosystem
Skills and Tactics Analysis
Event Planning and Delivery
Planning an Esports Project
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Branding and Sponsorship
Tournament Operations
Audio-Visual production
Modules
The Higher National Certificate level 4 requires learners to complete 120 credits. These Core, Specialist and optional units will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to specific creative activities in esports.
• Esports Ecosystem
• Skills and Tactics Analysis
• Event Planning and Delivery
• Planning an Esports Project
• Audio-visual Production
• Streaming and Broadcasting
• On-Air Talent
Assessment methods
Assessment is 100% coursework and is supported by a range of submission methods.
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