Esports
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Open University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Higher Education Entry Criteria
Each Higher Education programme has its own distinctive entry requirements. This is set as a minimum UCAS points for entry. On some programmes, applicants must also hold subject specific qualifications to gain a place. Therefore, it is essential that you check entry requirements for each programme you are applying for. Please note, these are qualifications that applicants must have completed and certified to gain entry onto the respective programmes.
Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number and Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths and English.
We recognise that prior learning or experience may give some students credit towards a qualification to gain entry onto a programme or credit towards a programme of study. Please refer to our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.
Please also note: The College reserves the right to increase the entry requirements for all Higher Education provision based on demand and required academic standards, as specified by the Awarding Body/validating organisation.
Applicants applying to programmes validated by university partners (UU, QUB and OU) who hold international qualifications must provide certificates to determine equivalence before an offer can be made.
GCSE Grade C English and Maths or equivalent
64 Tariff Points from A – Levels or Level 3 Qualification
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for HE Courses
APL allows you to use evidence from prior learning or experience to gain entry onto a course at Belfast Met. Belfast Met will work with you to make sure that relevant learning or work experience is formally recognised through the APL Process. For more information see Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Process - Guidance for applicants. If you would like more information, or if you decide you would like to use the APL process, please contact the Course Co-ordinator. Contact details are provided at the end of these slides and on the course details page on Belfast Met website.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
You will be able to complete your BSc at other institutions or move onto to work in industry with a dew examples being:
Broadcaster
Steamer
Hosting
Commentary
SHOUTcasting
Team Manager
Branding and Marketing
Event Planner
On Air Talent
TV Crew
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024. End Date: 11/06/2026.
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Academic period 2024:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Academic period 2025*:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Fees are payable annually.
*The fees for 2024 and 2025 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
Entry Year: 09/09/2024.
How to Apply
Make sure you apply as early as you can to increase your chance of getting onto your first choice course. Remember, you can apply for up to five courses!
Ready to make your application? Please click on "Application Weblink".
Overview
Computer game development is now a multi-billion industry and is one of the most exciting and innovative areas in computing today. The global video game market is expected to reach a value of £187 billion by 2025. Currently the UK has over 2100 active games companies working to deliver experiences on a wide range of platforms including PC, Console, Mobile and more recently through Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. It is one of the most exciting and innovative areas in computing today.
Esports is considered one of the fastest growing industries in the world, it's leading the way in live events production, broadcasting and streaming, and content creation. The industry is made up of professional players, games publishers, event specialists, broadcast/streaming providers like Twitch and YouTube, coaches, managers, health and fitness experts, phycologists and wellbeing teams.
At Belfast Met, our Foundation Degree will look at the esports industry as a whole but focusing on broadcast production.
Our course sits in the creative and digital technologies department within the college which has years of expertise in esports, games, media and music. Our lecturers have incredible industry knowledge and contacts across gaming, technical events, production technology and broadcasting. We also run our own commercial businesses; you will have the opportunity to run your own Esports arena. As well as working with industry experts within the Esports industry.
We have fantastic links with industry, meaning that you will be working closely with the likes of Northern Ireland Esports, Ireland Esports and Wylde gg. Just to name a few!
This Foundation Degree offers a balance between academic and vocational modules. This enables you to learn authentic research skills, practical skills and soft skills, which are all key in your career in the creative industries.
Within individual modules the delivery of the material encourages increasing levels of skill development and student participation, ensuring that as you progress through the course, you become a more confident and independent learner. We aim to include a range of methods of delivery that may include;
Lectures
Seminars
Workshops
Group tutorials
Academic tutorials
Blended learning including online lectures and workshops
Presentations and pitches
Team working
Independent learning
Visiting industry professionals
All the modes of delivery are structured to develop ongoing abilities and skills through exploring ideas and problem solving. The course will offer a broad range of assessment methods.
Year 1
The Esports Industry
Health and Wellbeing within Esports
Esports Content Creation
Emerging Technology in Esports
Games Design
Shoutcasting and Hosting
Year 2
Event Management in Esports
Social Media Management
Esports Live Event
Live Esports Broadcast Production
Work Based Learning
The course is 100% coursework, we will use formative and summative assessment methods will be employed throughout the course such as:
Projects
Portfolios
Observations
Presentations
Live briefs
Essays
Reports
Video case studies
Podcasts
Peer Assessment
Contact Us
Tel: 028 9026 5394
Email: creativedigital@belfastmet.ac.uk