Study esport at Dearne Valley College, also part of the RNN Group.

Esports is one of the fastest growing participation sports in the world, it’s a fusion of gaming, business, events and health and wellbeing subjects brought together under one roof. Our Level 1, 2 and 3 courses are a blend of computing, business studies and sports, so you’re equipped with the best chance for your dream career in the rapidly expanding esports sector.

Esports allows you to express your passion for gaming and apply it to a multitude of roles within this developing and exciting industry. Our programmes encourage you to develop skills in gaming and equip you with the skills for success across a whole range of supporting roles within the sector. Completing our Level 3 Access course also opens the door to exciting degree level studies at the University Centre Rotherham.

Core units of study at all levels include: Introduction to Esports, Esports Skills, Strategy and Analysis, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in Esports, Health, Wellbeing and Fitness, Live Streaming, Branding, Social Media, Shoutcasting, Esports and Coaching.

Scroll down to see the esports courses that we offer at Dearne Valley College. You’ll also see the computing and digital courses that are offered at North Notts College and Rotherham College. If you’re from the Nottinghamshire area we have a student bus service that will take you to Rotherham College and Dearne Valley College.


The DVC Minotaurs

We have a student esports team, the ‘DVC Minotaurs‘, who compete online in the British Esports competition The Student Champs which is the largest amateur grassroots esports competition for schools and colleges across the UK.

Find out more about our esports team here.

The DVC Minotaurs logo
British Esports Student Champs logo