Esports Level 3 Diploma

Esports (Electronic Sports) is a fast-growing international phenomenon - and by studying a course in competitive video gaming, individuals will prepare themselves for exciting roles within this sector. Not only that, they’ll gain key transferable skills for opportunities in other subject areas - including sport, marketing, creative media and IT. The course is ideal for school leavers and adults who want to take their love of gaming further and even have the opportunity to be part of the Esports Academy, which competes in the British Esports Association Championships.

WHAT IS ESPORTS?

Esports is the term used for competitive gaming in a professional setting such as internationally recognised tournaments or championships.

According to the British Esports Associations Championships website “Esports is different from standard video gaming in that esports is competitive (human-vs-human) and usually has an engaging spectator element to it, like traditional sports. Tournaments usually consist of amateur or professional gamers competing against one another for a cash prize. Think of esports as competitive video gaming where skill and professionalism is celebrated. The pro gamers who play at this level know the games inside out, much like a professional footballer or athlete would in their respective fields”. You can read more about it on their website here.

WHY CHOOSE ESPORTS?

Have you had a passion for competitive gaming but haven’t had the opportunity to go pro? Esports in education is a forward-thinking movement where students can turn their drive for gaming into a well-established career path. Although it may seem like a niche course to readers outside of the gaming industry, this Level 3 Diploma can provide skills and expertise in a wide range of technical and digital platforms.

Students will gain strategic, analytical, entrepreneurial and enterprise skills by studying. This Level 3 Diploma course will explore more than the gaming aspect of Esports, this course will also focus on teaching students about Business, Enterprise, Psychology and much more:

• Health & Safety and Wellbeing for Esports
• Event Organisation and Management
• Branding and Game Design
• Business Management of Esports on Social Media Platforms
• Psychology
• Business

They will also benefit from challenging tournaments, helping them develop their confidence and industry knowledge.

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths.