Edward Tyson

As I love being practical, I initially enroled onto the Mechanical Engineering Level 3 course in my first year, but then decided it wasn't for me. I changed to my current course Esports Level 3, as I wanted to turn my hobby into a profession. I particularly enjoy the Business Entrepreneurial and Health units, but an amazing add-on is the ability to play and compete in Esports games.

Edward has been a student at Lancaster & Morecambe College for the past three years. After completing high school, he developed an interest in blacksmithing. However, as this subject was not offered anywhere locally, he decided to pursue a course that aligned with his practical skills set and enrolled on an Engineering course at LMC. After completing his first year, Edward chose to explore a new direction and transferred onto the Esports Level 3 course, where he has continued to build a wide range of technical and employability skills.

As I love being practical, I initially enrolled onto the Mechanical Engineering Level 3 course in my first year, but then decided it wasn't for me. I changed to my current course Esports Level 3, as I wanted to turn my hobby into a profession. I particularly enjoy the Business Entrepreneurial and Health units, but an amazing add-on is the ability to play and compete in Esports games.

Edward has developed a range of valuable skills during his time at Lancaster & Morecambe College: these include teamwork, leadership and a wide array of practical skills gained through his time on the Mechanical Engineering Level 3 course.

LMC is benefiting me professionally, as it has been a vital stepping stone in developing my career, both in theory and practical use.

Edward identified his biggest accomplishments at college as hosting the Baylight Event and participating in The Winter Gardens Esports Event, where he was able to put his business skills into practice.

I would tell someone who is considering taking Esports that there is more theory than practical. I think there’s a misconception that Esports is just playing games, but I would say it’s 80% theory-based and 20% practical. However, being able to do the practical work is a great element of the course!

After completing his course, Edward hopes to return to the practical side of Esports by pursuing an Apprenticeship in the field. He is also considering opportunities as a streamer or commentator.