Esports Level 3 Foundation Diploma

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Our brand new eSports course has been developed with the British Esports Association and gives you the skills and knowledge you need for a career in this exciting industry. You will learn about game design, marketing, business, teamwork, and event management, before organising your own eSports event.

Developed with the British Esports Association, this cutting-edge course will give you the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to start your career in the $100bn gaming and multimedia industries. In the first year, you will learn about the unique crossover of subject areas that make up the eSports industry. These include enterprise, content creation, marketing, business, teamwork, and event management. Once you have gained this knowledge, you will start to work on designing and delivering of a competitive eSports events. In the second year, you will learn about the technical side of eSsports and continue to develop your understanding of the industry. You will work with a range of industry standard graphic tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator for design and branding. You will use Adobe After effects for Animations and Visual Effects, Green Screen, Live Streaming and Video editing for Publication. Finally working as a team, you will be able to plan and deliver an eSports media event incorporation most aspects of the industry. As well as developing your skills, you will explore the culture of eSports, events management, technical production and a variety of game genres. This course will also equip you with a number of transferable skills to enter a range of careers, including coaching, branding and business planning. During the course you will have the opportunity to play for the college eSports teams in national competitions held by the British Esports Association, Students Championships.

You will be assessed throughout the course. There will be unit assignments to complete, which consist of written assignments, oral presentations, professional discussions and group work. There will also be a time-constrained assessment. Your overall grade will be awarded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English Language or maths at grade 4.

Once you have finished the course, you could apply for degree courses in eSport, Sport, Business or Leisure. Alternatively, you will have gained a range of skills throughout the programme, recognised by employers, which mean you could pursue immediate careers in this industry. Career opportunities include working in PR and Marketing, Sales, Business Management, Production crew, Journalism and content creating, Social media, or Events management.