Esports

Level 3

This course takes your passion for competitive gaming and teaches you how to turn it into a viable career in a number of different roles including team coach, tournament marketing, shoutcasting and more.

Esports

Level 3

This course takes your passion for competitive gaming and teaches you how to turn it into a viable career in a number of different roles including team coach, tournament marketing, shoutcasting and more.

This course takes your passion for competitive gaming and teaches you how to turn it into a viable career in a number of different roles including team coach, tournament marketing, shoutcasting and more.

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KEY INFORMATION:

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English

Course Length

Two Years

Qualification

UAL Creative Media Production and Technology Extended Diploma

This course takes your passion for competitive gaming and teaches you how to turn it into a viable career in a number of different roles including team coach, tournament marketing, shoutcasting and more.

AVAILABLE IN:

key information:

Entry Requirements

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths

Course Length

Two Years

Qualification

UAL Creative Media Production and Technology Extended Diploma

course overview

Our L3 Esports course provides a comprehensive introduction to the industry, covering areas like coaching, events management, marketing, and performance analysis. You’ll gain skills in shoutcasting, health and well-being, and enterprise, while learning about strategies, branding, and live broadcasting. The curriculum blends sports, IT, and creativity, offering hands-on experience with live games and commentary. As you progress, you’ll deepen your understanding of the Esports ecosystem, preparing for diverse roles in this dynamic field, such as a professional player or organiser, with a strong focus on industry trends and professional development. On this course, you will get the opportunity to practise live broadcasting and shout-casting commentary with live games. 

  • Esports Industry Insights: Gain a broad understanding of Esports roles, from player to events organiser, and the industry’s diverse sectors.
  • Coaching & Performance Analysis: Develop coaching techniques and performance analysis skills to enhance gameplay and strategy.
  • Shoutcasting & Broadcasting: Learn shoutcasting, live commentary, and broadcasting for live games and events.
  • Business & Marketing Skills: Explore enterprise, branding, and marketing strategies tailored to Esports.
  • Technical Proficiency: Build skills in IT systems and networks for hosting and running Esports events.
  • Health & Well-being: Understand mental and physical health principles crucial for professional Esports.
  • Career Guidance: Receive tailored advice to explore career opportunities in Esports, including freelance work, employment, or further study.

On our L3 Esports course, you’ll immerse yourself in competitive gaming through roles such as player, coach, or organiser. You’ll participate in Student Championships with the British Esports Federation for games like Rocket League, Valorant, and League of Legends, including opportunities in dedicated women’s leagues and national competitions. Collaborate with Graphic Design and Games Design students to create logos, branding, and game concepts. You’ll also explore health and performance analysis, using tools like heart rate monitors to study stress and promote well-being in professional Esports.

In college, you’ll also have access to:

  • Gaming PCs.
  • Peripherals (Gaming keyboards, mice, mouse pads).
  • Streaming Equipment (Stream deck + Webcam + Microphone).

 

Also benefit from: 

  • An online learning programme in your first year, to support and enhance your studies.
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.

During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

course overview

Our L3 Esports course provides a comprehensive introduction to the industry, covering areas like coaching, events management, marketing, and performance analysis. You’ll gain skills in shoutcasting, health and well-being, and enterprise, while learning about strategies, branding, and live broadcasting. The curriculum blends sports, IT, and creativity, offering hands-on experience with live games and commentary. As you progress, you’ll deepen your understanding of the Esports ecosystem, preparing for diverse roles in this dynamic field, such as a professional player or organiser, with a strong focus on industry trends and professional development. On this course, you will get the opportunity to practise live broadcasting and shout-casting commentary with live games. 

  • Esports Industry Insights: Gain a broad understanding of Esports roles, from player to events organiser, and the industry’s diverse sectors.
  • Coaching & Performance Analysis: Develop coaching techniques and performance analysis skills to enhance gameplay and strategy.
  • Shoutcasting & Broadcasting: Learn shoutcasting, live commentary, and broadcasting for live games and events.
  • Business & Marketing Skills: Explore enterprise, branding, and marketing strategies tailored to Esports.
  • Technical Proficiency: Build skills in IT systems and networks for hosting and running Esports events.
  • Health & Well-being: Understand mental and physical health principles crucial for professional Esports.
  • Career Guidance: Receive tailored advice to explore career opportunities in Esports, including freelance work, employment, or further study.

On our L3 Esports course, you’ll immerse yourself in competitive gaming through roles such as player, coach, or organiser. You’ll participate in Student Championships with the British Esports Federation for games like Rocket League, Valorant, and League of Legends, including opportunities in dedicated women’s leagues and national competitions. Collaborate with Graphic Design and Games Design students to create logos, branding, and game concepts. You’ll also explore health and performance analysis, using tools like heart rate monitors to study stress and promote well-being in professional Esports.

In college, you’ll also have access to:

  • Gaming PCs.
  • Peripherals (Gaming keyboards, mice, mouse pads).
  • Streaming Equipment (Stream deck + Webcam + Microphone).

 

Also benefit from: 

  • An online learning programme in your first year, to support and enhance your studies.
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.

During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

Ready to apply?

Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.

Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.

READY TO APPLY?

Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.

LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT

90% of our learners achieve their full qualification.

93% of our learners have a positive destination.

5 out of 8 of our learners go onto university or other Higher Education.

learner achievement

COURSE MODULES

COURSE MODULES

additional information

  • We are a creative college, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with peers from different pathways during shared lessons.

You will benefit from a balanced program of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces with contextual studies in classrooms.

Weekly Schedule

Year 1

  • 13 hours of in-person lessons weekly, covering various topics in your discipline.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study over the year.
  • 64 hours of enrichment activities throughout the year.
  • Weekly employability skills development through the Professional Development programme.
  • Additional 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English weekly for students with grade 3 or below.

Year 2

  • 12 hours of in-person lessons weekly.
  • 111 hours of self-directed study over the year.
  • 48 hours of enrichment activities.
  • Ongoing employability development focus.

4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.

This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through marked coursework. Each year is currently made up of 4 projects covering 7 areas of the Esports industry, which then concludes with a final major project. These assignments are a balance of practical work, written reports, and presentations.

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)

£4,670

additional information

  • We are a creative college, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with peers from different pathways during shared lessons.

You will benefit from a balanced program of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces with contextual studies in classrooms.

 

Weekly Schedule

Year 1

  • 13 hours of in-person lessons weekly, covering various topics in your discipline.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study over the year.
  • 64 hours of enrichment activities throughout the year.
  • Weekly employability skills development through the Professional Development programme.
  • Additional 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English weekly for students with grade 3 or below.

Year 2

  • 12 hours of in-person lessons weekly.
  • 111 hours of self-directed study over the year.
  • 48 hours of enrichment activities.
  • Ongoing employability development focus.

4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.

This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through marked coursework. Each year is currently made up of 4 projects covering 7 areas of the Esports industry, which then concludes with a final major project. These assignments are a balance of practical work, written reports, and presentations.

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)

£4,670

student benefits

A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.

student benefits

A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.

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Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!

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