Description:
Esports (electronic sports) is competitive video gaming. Tournaments usually consist of amateur or professional gamers competing against one another. Building on our strengths in gaming, computing and software development, we are offering an exciting and innovative two year full-time course providing an in-depth study of the sector, supporting progression to Higher Education and employment in the fast-growing esports sector.
During this course, as well as developing an understanding of key areas of the industry such as: business and enterprise, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, health and wellbeing, coaching, analysis, leadership, events management, shoutcasting, video production, live-streamed broadcasting, performance psychology and nutrition for esports players, you will gain an understanding and appreciation of the positive benefits of esports.
These include the development of teamwork, communication, leadership skills, confidence building, decision making, reaction times, reading comprehension skills, cyber skills, dexterity and concentration.
Your study will be based mainly in our state-of the art e-sports and gaming facility, and will include elements from different disciples – sport, media and business – alongside expert teachers in e-sports, gaming and computing.
You will study seven units in Year 1 and eight units in Year 2 from the following:
Esports Industry Knowledge
Esports Tournament Organisation
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Esports Skills, Strategy and Analysis
Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
Esports Events
Live-Streamed Broadcasting
Producing an Esports Brand
Shoutcasting
Esports Coaching
Psychology for Esports Performance
Nutrition for Esports Performance
Ethical and Current Issues in Esports
Launching your Esports Enterprise
Business Applications of Esports in Social Media
Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport
Sports and Esports Law and Legislation
Customer Immersion Experiences
Video Production
Games Design
Study Type:
Course Area:
3347
1 Year
A proven keen interest and willingness to be involved in the Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship industries, including experience of competing in esports if possible.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths
On completion of this programme, you could progress to Higher Education to gain a degree within the Esport, Sport, Business and Leisure industries. Alternatively, as you will have gained a range of skills throughout the programme that are recognised by employers you may wish to pursue your careers via work in a variety of sectors , including a wide range of roles within the Esports industry, or undertake an apprenticeship.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Careers Team on 01329 815 200.