We have excellent facilities that are tailored to the development of Esport, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship including a dedicated Esports Arena along with a state-of-the-art classroom environment. Take a 360 tour of the SciTech Digital Innovation Hub.
There is the opportunity to be involved in our Esports Academy, which competes in the British Esports Association Championships.
Our Esports team is known as Barnsley Griffins and we compete in a range of competitive Esports games including FIFA, Rocket League, Smash Bros, League of Legends, Overwatch, Valorant, HADO and more!
You will also benefit from inspiring talks, workshops and masterclasses from guest speakers.
You can study Esports in Barnsley up to Level 6 by progressing to a degree at Barnsley College University Centre which means that there is something on offer for those who are just starting their career as well as those who are looking to specialise.
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Esports sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Free or concessionary travel to make it easy to get to College
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
You will study in our Esports Arenas with industry standard equipment such as gaming consoles, HADO AR technology, shout casting equipment and high-end gaming computers.
See the Esports pathways to find out what study programmes we offer.
Studying Esport at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Shoutcaster, Professional Athlete, Performance Analyst, Sports Coach, Social Media Manager, Esports Agent.
See what careers are available in the Esports sector.
Enzo Guarini
Esport Course Leader Studied a Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Ulster University.
“I enjoy coming to College to inspire both Further and Higher Education students. I look to increase digital skills across teaching, learning and assessment, through a range of diverse authentic methods which link our students to future career pathways, particularly within Esports. The qualifications and experiences I have gained have led me to work with professional athletes within the Sport and Esport field, particularly around their training, health and wellbeing and nutrition to optimise performance. ”
Alfie Caunt
Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 Full-time
“I love the family aspect of the course; everyone is huddled together and gets along as we all have one thing in common and that is our passion for gaming and Esports. The lessons are a balance of fun and productivity. The teaching staff are excellent and are always there whenever you need help.”
Former Darton Academy pupil.
Kaisha Thomas
Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 Full-time
“I chose to study at Barnsley College because it’s a fun environment. I love going to College every day and learning something different about the course and the friends I’ve made here on the course make it more enjoyable.”
Former Horizon Community College pupil.
Michael Joys
Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 Full-time
“I chose this course to pursue my dream of gaming. From business to shout casting, I have enjoyed every minute in this course, with not just friendly students, but also the best tutors that made me feel comfortable and part of a second family.”
Former Kettlethorpe High School pupil.
Rui Fernandes
Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 Full-time
“I like how helpful and fun the tutors are and how they interact with students, they make me feel more like a colleague. I love how I was able to make new friends easily with people with similar interests as I have.”
Former Horizon Community College pupil.
Sam Askham
Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 Full-time
“I enjoy the variety on the course and how well they teach the lessons. I have accessed the Learner Support Fund, which has allowed me to get food and drink at the College including Starbucks. I would recommend the College as it has good opportunities and very easily accessible.”
Former Darton Academy pupil.