Shipley College partners with College of Esports

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Shipley College has announced a partnership with London’s university-level College of Esports.

The signing brings together the two bodies in esports education in their respective regions.

Shipley College was the first in West Yorkshire to introduce esports as a further education course. Its alumni are already making waves in theesports sector, backed by teaching staff—including former FIFA Top 100 player Nathan Horton.

College of Esports is the institution based at Lee Valley VeloPark, which offers university degrees in esports.

For students in West Yorkshire, it means they will no longer need to leave the area to access specialist training, connections and insight from industry leaders, and career pathways in esports, according to a press release.

Students will gain access to further insight in competitive gaming, broadcasting, event management and digital enterprise.

“Whether aspiring to be professional gamers, content creators, analysts, or event managers, Shipley College students can now showcase a partnership with the UK’s premier esports institution on their CVs—giving them a significant edge in this booming global industry,” Shipley College said in a press release.

“Esports is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, with global prize money reaching £193 million in 2022 and audiences surpassing 728 million viewers worldwide. With professional gaming now a mainstream career path, this partnership ensures Shipley College students have the skills, experience, and connections to succeed—whether as players, analysts, content creators, or esports business leaders.

Nicole Chamberlain, Head of Digital and Creative at Shipley College, added: “This partnership marks a major milestone in our commitment to delivering cutting-edge esports education. By collaborating with the College of Esports, we are providing students with an unparalleled pathway into the gaming industry.

“Saltaire may be known for its rich history, but beneath its Victorian charm is a hub of digital innovation—and this new partnership ensures our students are at the forefront of the Esports revolution.”

For more information on Esports courses and career opportunities at Shipley College, visit shipley.ac.uk

Dom Sacco

Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.

As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.