Esports – Level 2 Diploma

About the course

This course will prepare you for further study in esports – also known as competitive gaming – offering you a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as sport, marketing, enterprise, IT and the creative arts. The esports industry is a fast-growing global industry. In February 2019, Newzoo published its 2019 Global Esports Market Report stating that, in 2018, the global esports market was valued at $655 million USD – this rose to nearly $865 million USD in 2019 and is projected to reach $1.79 billion USD in 2022.

Endorsed by the British Esports Association, you will study a range of topics including designing an esports game, streaming for esports and establishing an esports organisation.

What will I study?

Topics covered include:

• Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
• Establishing an Esports Organisation
• Streaming for Esports
• Plan an Esports Event
• Start an Enterprise in Esports
• Design an Esports Game

What will I need?

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above or above or relevant Level 1 course

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.