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Games and Esports

The gaming industry is booming and is expected to keep growing due to technological advancements and the way that people now consume content. As a result, the demand for gaming jobs has never been greater and the industry requires jobs from a multitude of creative and digital sectors.

If you have an interest in games and are looking for an exciting career in one of the fastest growing media industries in the UK, join hundreds of other students on our popular Games and Esports courses at Lichfield College to level up your skills in the gaming industry.

Photo grid showing nine photos of Games and Esports students in the Lichfield Games Hub

Lichfield Games Hub

  • Brand-new state-of-the-art gaming facilities at Lichfield College.
  • Dedicated specialist zones for each pathway including Games Production, Esports, Games Art and Animation and Higher Education.
  • Home to over 100 high-end gaming PCs and industry-standard hardware including ergonomic gaming chairs, headsets, monitors, keyboards, mice, cameras and microphones.
  • Access to industry-relevant software such as Unreal Engine and Blender as well as the full Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Communal production space and stream room.

SSC Serpents

  • The college’s Esports teams compete against other schools and colleges across the UK in the British Esports Student Champs.
  • Teams are selected through trials at the start of each academic year and are open to all gaming students at the college.
  • Games played competitively include Overwatch 2, Rocket League and VALORANT.
  • Tournament matches are streamed live on Wednesday afternoons on the college’s Twitch channel.
  • Team merchandise is available for students to purchase, including hoodies and jerseys that can be customised with your gamertag.
Logo of the 'SSC Serpents' who are the college's Esports team
A vibrant engaging Career

Industry worth over 5.7 billion to UK economy.

Large gaming community

Be surrounded by people with the same passion as you.

State-of-the-art facilities

Study in our brand-new Lichfield Games Hub.

Esports

Compete against others both internal and external to college.

Key information

When undertaking a Games Production or Esports course here at SSC, you will be introduced to all sections of the gaming industry. These areas include audio production and editing, video production and editing, graphic design principles as well as fundamental game engine concepts and research skills. The gaming industry encompasses all these areas, so it is vital that you are exposed to all these study options. Whilst studying at Lichfield College, you will also be immersed in student life. Lichfield College already has a large gaming community where multiplayer gaming battles regularly take place.

Careers include:
  • Coder programmer
  • Game engineer specialist
  • Audio designer
  • Visual / Video designer
  • Esports coordinator
  • Games Journalism
  • Games distributer
  • Games Therapy
  • Hardware specialist
  • Esports specialist

Games and Esports Courses

Next steps

Foundation Degrees

We offer Foundation Degrees in both Computer Games Design and Esports that are accredited by our partner university, the University of Staffordshire, who are one of the top universities in the UK for Games and Esports. These courses are designed to progress and enhance the skills and techniques previously studied from a Level 3 games course, to prepare you for either further study at Level 6, or in readiness for your employment in the gaming industry.

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Why SSC?

At South Staffordshire College our students come first, and everything we do is aimed at helping you to realise your full potential. We are about careers not courses and our expert staff will make sure you have the skills and knowledge needed to give you that competitive edge for when you start your career within your chosen industry.

As a school leaver, you will be treated as an adult, within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll enjoy more freedom and independence, and you’ll make many new friends, all with the same passion and journey ahead as you. As an adult, we understand you may feel uneasy about returning to education, but there is no need to be. We have smaller class sizes and supportive tutors to make you feel very welcome.

Skill Up and Stand Out with us.

 

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