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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Esports (Operations Management) course at Hopwood Hall College.
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A level
D,D,E
A Level equivalent to 64 UCAS points
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CHND
Here's what Hopwood Hall College says about its Esports (Operations Management) course.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND, equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree) offers students a clear progression pathway into the esports industry or wider creative industries. The HND 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 year 2 Include: Professional Development Esports Research Project Global Business and Emerging Markets Event and Production Financing Social Media Management Game Analytics and Statistical Insights Set Design
Source: Hopwood Hall College
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
Rochdale campus
Location
Rochdale Campus | Rochdale
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Graphic design
• Business and management
• Event management
• Sports coaching
• Media and communication studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
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 year 2 Include: Professional Development Esports Research Project Global Business and Emerging Markets Event and Production Financing Social Media Management Game Analytics and Statistical Insights Set Design
How you will be assessed
Assessment is 100% coursework and is supported by a range of submission methods.
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