HNC E-Sports Production
Key details
Award
Higher National Certificate
UCAS Course Code
P008
Fees
£6,360 per year
Awarding Body
Pearson
Course Length
1 year
Course Start Date
September 2026
Course overview
The HNC in E-Sports Production course is designed for students looking to build a career in the fast-growing esports and digital media industries. It offers a clear progression route for Level 3 E-Sports students, as well as new opportunities for Access to Higher Education or adult learners with an interest in broadcasting, content creation, and live event production.
The course develops practical skills in areas such as event management, creative broadcasting, branding and sponsorship, content creation, and on-air presentation. You will gain hands-on experience in the college’s state-of-the-art XR Lab, a specialist facility designed for esports production, where you will work with industry-standard tools and software.
A strong emphasis is placed on real-world application. You will have opportunities to plan and deliver grassroots esports events, working with local schools and the wider community. With a focus on employability, professional networking, and practical experience, the course prepares you for roles such as event manager, broadcast producer, content creator, and presenter, while also developing transferable skills relevant to media production and digital marketing.
Why study with us?
Small class sizes with experienced tutors guiding your learning
Industry-led qualifications from Pearson
Strong links with local employers and industry experts
What you’ll study
Across this one-year programme, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to the esports industry, developing practical skills in event planning, coaching, broadcasting, performance analysis, game design, and branding. The focus is on hands-on learning and real-world application, preparing you for a wide range of roles within the esports and digital media sectors. Modules include:
- Esports Ecosystem
- Skills and Tactics Analysis
- Event Planning and Delivery
- Coaching Practice
- Streaming and Broadcasting
- Games Design Philosophy
- Branding and Sponsorship
Following successful completion of this HNC course, students can progress to HND E-Sports Production.
Future careers
Graduates of HNC E-Sports Production can progress to HND E-Sports Production, or various rewarding careers in the e-sports industry. Typical careers could include:
BROADCAST PRODUCER
Salary: £30,000-£40,000+
CONTENT CREATOR
Salary: £22,000-£45,000+
STREAMING SPECIALST
Salary: £32,000-£60,000+
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Facilities
With state-of-the-art recording studios and dedicated edit suites, our facilities are designed to mirror professional studio environments, with industry-standard equipment. These study areas are available beyond timetabled hours, allowing you to refine your skills and develop your projects independently.
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Fees and entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 80
BTEC Level 3 Ext. Diploma: MMP
A-Levels: CC
Applicants who do not meet the published entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis based upon prior learning and relevant experience.
Tuition Fees
This course is £6,360 per year. Find out how to secure student finance here.
Course Related Costs
Please see the Course Factsheet for details on other course-related costs.
Funding and Bursaries
Please see Additional Funding and Bursaries for more information.
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How to apply
Apply for this course through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), using the UCAS Hub. UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for the full-time undergraduate courses at University and Colleges in the United Kingdom.
Please search for ‘West Suffolk College‘ as the institution name on UCAS.
Progressing students at Eastern Education Group
If you are already a student within the Eastern Education Group (West Suffolk College, Abbeygate Sixth Form College or One Sixth Form College), or have been within the last three years, you can apply directly through our Internal Application Form and save up to £1,000 off your first-year tuition fees*.
*The College offers a discount to students who have studied a full-time qualification within the Eastern Education Group in the past three years. Fixed discounts of £1,000 on the first year of a degree course and £500 for first year of a HNC, HTQ or HND course. Students are only allowed to benefit from one discount within any three-year period. Higher or degree apprenticeships are not eligible for this award. The College reserves the right to remove this offer at any time. Other terms and conditions are not affected by this offer.
Disclaimer: There is no need to apply for this award. Full terms and conditions as outlined apply. The progression discounts are in place for students applying to start at University Centre at Eastern Education Group for entry in the same year as their application. Students must be enrolled and in attendance at University Centre at Eastern Education Group.