Esports

About this programme

Turn your passion for gaming into your future career! Esports is a dynamic, innovative, and growing sector with no signs of slowing down. You will also get the opportunity to join the GCS Owls, as they continue to make headlines and redefine the landscape of competitive gaming. We stand proud, nurturing a legacy of excellence and innovation in Esports. During your time here you will have access to a comprehensive competitive sim racing setup, which has been carefully crafted with their industry partners, GT Omega, Iiyama and Moza. Our brand-new Foundation Degree in Esports will give you lots of transferable skills and knowledge relevant to other careers as well as the esport world and is the only one of its kind in Wales! Gower College Swansea’s Esports Department had the opportunity to attend DreamHack Stockholm again in 2025, taking eight learners to gain meaningful work experience within the esports industry and exposure to international practice. The Esports team from Gower College Swansea will soon be heading to London for the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. The Esports team was announced as a Silver Award winner for Further Education Team of the Year earlier this year and is now in the running for Gold. Gower College Swansea has hosted the official launch of an exciting Esports tournament. The Rugby 25 tournament, which is organised by Esports Wales in partnership with the WRU, will encourage learners from schools and colleges to compete in fast-paced, strategic rugby match ups.