Are you a student with a passion for the digital world? Do you dream of a career in the rapidly growing digital industry? Hull College is here to make those dreams a reality!

With a range of cutting-edge digital courses, specialist facilities, and a location at the heart of a thriving tech community, Hull College is the perfect place to kickstart your digital career.

In this blog post, we will explore why you should consider Hull College to learn and develop the skills needed to excel in the digital industry.

Dive into the World of Digital Excellence

We offer an array of digital courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the digital landscape.

Here are some of the exciting subjects you can explore and study with us…

Esports
Learn about the exciting world of competitive gaming, from strategy and teamwork to event management and broadcasting. Whether you dream of becoming a professional player, an event coordinator, or a content creator, our Esports courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this booming industry. Join us and turn your passion into a profession!

Graphic Media Design
Unlock your creativity and design stunning visuals for websites, marketing materials, and more. This Level 3 course is designed to equip you with essential creative, design and technical skills in both traditional and new media design necessary for a successful future within a large number of creative industries.

Digital Media Production
Discover the art of creating engaging and impactful digital content, from videos to multimedia presentations. This is an exciting, vibrant and a highly enjoyable creative course, where you will have the opportunity and creative freedom to learn and use a wide range of digital media production skills. Throughout the two years of study, you will be working on a series of creative projects where you will be able to fully explore and experiment with your creative ideas and aspirations.

Digital Skills
Digital technology is everywhere, and with an increase in technological breakthroughs, the demand for qualified computing and ICT professionals is increasing significantly too. Studying one of our Digital Skills courses will allow you to build a strong foundation in essential digital skills - including coding, games development, hardware and software - and that will open doors to a variety of careers in the industry. Get ready for a digital future at Hull College!

Digital Design and Software Development
Get hands-on experience and develop a broad range of technical skills around software and digital product development, preparing you for a successful career in tech. You’ll build games to improve your coding skills across platforms, develop your computational thinking and do valuable work experience in the digital industry, as well as improving wider employability skills.

Specialist Facilities

At Hull College, we are committed to providing digital students with top-notch facilities that pave the way for a successful career in the dynamic world of computing. Our campus is equipped with high-spec computing hardware and cutting-edge software, ensuring you have the tools and technology to excel in your studies. We also have dedicated Mac suites, media studios and our very own in-house TV studio - all of which have been purposely designed to meet the creative needs of our students. With access to the latest technology, you can bring your creative ideas to life and develop the skills that top digital employers are seeking.

The Digital Industry in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire

Now, let's dive into the digital landscape of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Understanding the local job market and its potential is crucial when considering a digital career. Here are some key Labour Market Information (LMI) stats for the region…

Digital Tech Firms
There are 11,120 digital tech firms in Yorkshire & The Humber, creating 54,240 jobs. Hull is at the centre of East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire's digital tech community, with 6,914 digital jobs based within the city, contributing £254 million to the digital Gross Value Added (GVA).

Hull's Growth
Creative & digital is the fastest-growing employment sector in Hull, increasing by 63% since 2015. While it's one of the smaller sectors in Hull and East Yorkshire, it's the quickest growing sector, increasing by 48% in the last seven years.

Booming Industry
With nearly two million people working in Tech in the UK (accounting for 6.3% of the total UK workforce), it's a booming industry offering one of the best chances to be your own boss.

Rapid Growth
In the last ten years, jobs in the UK's creative industries have grown at three times the UK average.

Fast-Growing Companies
During 2022, fast-growing UK tech companies raised nearly £24 billion, surpassing the combined total of France (£11.8 billion) and Germany (£9.1 billion). This takes the total raised over the past five years to nearly £100 billion.

Sector Breakdown
The technology industry is comprised of 56% hardware, software, and services, followed by telecom services (26%), and emerging technologies such as IoT and drones at 19%.

Future Prospects
The creative & digital sector in the UK is expected to grow from 3 million jobs in 2018 to 4.3 million jobs by 2030.

With these impressive LMI stats, it's clear that the digital industry in Hull and the surrounding area is thriving and offers incredible opportunities for aspiring professionals. By choosing Hull College, you are positioning yourself at the heart of this vibrant digital community.

Don't miss the chance to be a part of the dynamic digital landscape and propel your career to new heights. Hull College's innovative courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to a booming digital industry make it the ideal place to start your journey towards a rewarding and successful digital career. Unlock your digital dreams at Hull College today!

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