Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English
Duration
Two years
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
When you join esports at ACC, you also get the chance to try out for your local ACES esports team.
Our ACES teams compete in a wide range of exciting tournaments, including popular titles like League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League and Valorant. With each campus having its own ACES arm, you’ll be part of a vibrant community with like-minded individuals, fostering camaraderie and friendly competition.
Established in 2020, we are proud partners of the British Esports Federation and actively compete in their renowned national esports league, the British Esports Student Champs.
An introduction to esports, including a range of topic areas that support different aspects of the industry.
Learn esports strategies and statistics, an introduction to the marketing, promotion and branding elements of esports, producing content and also the strategic areas of games design.
Build on the first year’s topics, further expanding all areas.
Understand specific branding content, computer networks which events will run on, shoutcasting and streaming, as well as further aspects of health and wellbeing.
Develop your esports coaching skills using your knowledge of esports strategies and analysis.
You will also put your skills to the test as part of our national esports team, ACES.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English (other grades will be considered on a case by case basis).
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Go on to university or straight into industry. Career opportunities include Event Organiser, Coach and Analyst, Streamer/influencer, Community Manager, Digital Marketer and much more.
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.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRESSION ROUTES
Length: 12 months plus EPA
Progression routes: Social Media Manager, Photographer, Videographer, Graphic Designer – learn more
Progression routes: Digital Marketing Assistant, Digital Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Executive, Content Coordinator, Email Marketing Assistant, SEO Executive – learn more
Length: 12 months plus EPA
Progression routes: Event Assistant, Event Coordinator, Fundraising Assistant, Event Manager, Meetings and Events Assistant, Event Promotions Assistant – learn more