Esports
Level 3
Level 3
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Two Years
UAL Creative Media Production and Technology Extended Diploma
GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths
Two Years
UAL Creative Media Production and Technology Extended Diploma
Esports is one of the fastest-growing sectors, both in the UK and globally. The Level 3 Esports course provides you with the opportunity to learn about the esports industry and to develop many skills, knowledge and behaviours that are required for success in the industry; either as a player, coach, shout caster, events organiser/producer, content creator or entrepreneur. Progression from the course can be into Higher Education (university), directly into the industry, or into independent/freelance work.
The esports industry encompasses a wide range of possible employment roles. This course will give you an introduction to a range of topics that support different aspects of the industry providing essential knowledge and skills, from playing, to organising events, coaching, marketing and promotion, enterprise, esports ontent creation, events organisation, broadcasting and shoutcasting, core gaming skills and gaming strategies and more.
You will gain a detailed insight into the industry and be encouraged to keep up-to-date with the most recent esports news and events to discuss current issues in esports. You will focus on yourself as a professional and how to develop your personal skill set to level up in the esports world, undertake self-defined areas of specialist study, and run and partake in various tournaments and matches.
Having developed a wide range of skills and knowledge, you will utilise everything you have learned to plan and execute a final major project each year, demonstrating creativity, ambition, organisation and independence – essential skills to get ahead in the world of esports.
You will be encouraged to be a creative problem solver. This course is based on the eSports industry, and as such, participating in eSports is an expectation, either as a player, coach, or organiser/technician. The college takes part in the Student Championships as part of the British Esports Federation for games such as Rocket League, Valorant, League of Legends, and Overwatch. There are dedicated women’s leagues to raise engagement as well as engaging within a mixture of open championships and nationals, including a new UK grassroots tournament. You will have the opportunity to go to events as part of this, as well as local competitions.
From a player’s point of view, you may be expected to wear heart rate monitors and other health equipment to see the effects of stress on performance and health and to consider how to promote good health and well-being for eSports players.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Before your studies commence you will receive advice about where to purchase essential esports materials such as a USB stick and quality headphones.
In college you will have access to:
Esports is one of the fastest-growing sectors, both in the UK and globally. The Level 3 Esports course provides you with the opportunity to learn about the esports industry and to develop many skills, knowledge and behaviours that are required for success in the industry; either as a player, coach, shout caster, events organiser/producer, content creator or entrepreneur. Progression from the course can be into Higher Education (university), directly into the industry, or into independent/freelance work.
The esports industry encompasses a wide range of possible employment roles. This course will give you an introduction to a range of topics that support different aspects of the industry providing essential knowledge and skills, from playing, to organising events, coaching, marketing and promotion, enterprise, esports ontent creation, events organisation, broadcasting and shoutcasting, core gaming skills and gaming strategies and more.
You will gain a detailed insight into the industry and be encouraged to keep up-to-date with the most recent esports news and events to discuss current issues in esports. You will focus on yourself as a professional and how to develop your personal skill set to level up in the esports world, undertake self-defined areas of specialist study, and run and partake in various tournaments and matches.
Having developed a wide range of skills and knowledge, you will utilise everything you have learned to plan and execute a final major project each year, demonstrating creativity, ambition, organisation and independence – essential skills to get ahead in the world of esports.
You will be encouraged to be a creative problem solver. This course is based on the eSports industry, and as such, participating in eSports is an expectation, either as a player, coach, or organiser/technician. The college takes part in the Student Championships as part of the British Esports Federation for games such as Rocket League, Valorant, League of Legends, and Overwatch. There are dedicated women’s leagues to raise engagement as well as engaging within a mixture of open championships and nationals, including a new UK grassroots tournament. You will have the opportunity to go to events as part of this, as well as local competitions.
From a player’s point of view, you may be expected to wear heart rate monitors and other health equipment to see the effects of stress on performance and health and to consider how to promote good health and well-being for eSports players.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Before your studies commence you will receive advice about where to purchase essential esports materials such as a USB stick and quality headphones.
In college you will have access to:
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allows you to:
The College also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress
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.
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.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Working with individuals or teams to enhance their gameplay strategies, provide feedback, analyse VOD, and help them improve their overall performance.
Creates a range of content, from video, audio, logos, branding etc. This could include podcasts, highlights, advertising or broadcasting.
This involves shout casting during live events, analysing gameplay strategies, and providing expert insights to viewers.
This involves planning and executing tournaments, coordinating with teams, securing venues, managing logistics, and ensuring a smooth event experience for participants and spectators.
Develop strategies to promote Esports teams or individual products or services.
Working with individuals or teams to enhance their gameplay strategies, provide feedback, analyse VOD, and help them improve their overall performance.
Creates a range of content, from video, audio, logos, branding etc. This could include podcasts, highlights, advertising or broadcasting.
This involves shout casting during live events, analysing gameplay strategies, and providing expert insights to viewers.
This involves planning and executing tournaments, coordinating with teams, securing venues, managing logistics, and ensuring a smooth event experience for participants and spectators.
Develop strategies to promote Esports teams or individual products or services.
Throughout both years of the course, weekly in-person lessons cover a range of topics in esports. In addition, in Year 1:
And in Year 2:
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and mark all of your coursework. Each year is currently made up of four projects covering different areas of the Esports industry. Each year concludes with a final major project, which you design and implement. 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.
Your course benefits from an enrichment program planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve done in the past are:
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.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
|---|---|
|
Distinction |
168 |
|
Merit |
120 |
|
Pass |
72 |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£4,670
Throughout both years of the course, weekly in-person lessons cover a range of topics in esports. In addition, in Year 1:
And in Year 2:
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and mark all of your coursework. Each year is currently made up of four projects covering different areas of the Esports industry. Each year concludes with a final major project, which you design and implement. 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.
Your course benefits from an enrichment program planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve done in the past are:
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.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
|---|---|
|
Distinction |
168 |
|
Merit |
120 |
|
Pass |
72 |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£4,670
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.
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!
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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