Higher National Diploma (HND) in Esports (Athlete Support and Development) at University Centre Peterborough

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Esports, validated by Pearson, delivered on two fixed days each week at University Centre Peterborough. The Athlete Support and Development pathway focuses on coaching practice, player psychology, high-performance environments and wellbeing strategies (UCAS code COMS). Graduates can progress to a top-up degree.

Faculty: ESports  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September or January  |  Location: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4): Esports Ecosystem, Skills and Tactics Analysis, Event Planning and Delivery, Planning an Esports Project, Coaching Practice, Wellbeing Lifestyle and Health, Team Logistics plus one option. Year 2 (Level 5): Professional Development, Esports Research Project, Team and Player Psychology, High-Performance Environments, Inclusive Coaching and Special Populations plus two options. Each module is 15 credits.

Career pathways

Coaching, professional player, event management, branding, business development, marketing, sales and merchandising; roles such as esports coach, analyst or wellbeing specialist.

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