About the course

The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing a broad introduction to esports. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require personal responsibility. Students will gain a wide range of esports knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop vocational behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace.

By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of esports. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of esports

Entry Requirements

All applications are subject to an interview before admission to the course. UCAS Points: 104 (equivalent to DMM in BTEC or BCC in A Level) or previous experience in the esports industry or media production. Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome to audition for the course.

Modules

Modules will include....

Esports Ecosystem 

Skills and Tactics Analysis 

Event Planning and Delivery 

Planning an Esports Project

Streaming and Broadcasting

Audio-Visual Production

Branding and Sponsorship

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Assessment

We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to help you achieve your potential, including lectures, demonstrations, practical lab sessions, critique sessions (peer and assessed), reflective learning through journals and logs for various activities, as well as online sessions and support. In terms of formal assessment, you can expect written examinations and reports, assignments, projects, case study analyses, in-class tests, demonstrations, presentations, and others. These contribute to your final module mark and allow you to demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes. We also use other forms of assessment to help you learn, especially critique sessions. These provide you with feedback and inform your development, though these do not count towards your final module mark.

Careers & Progression

This course provides you with the broad business understanding of the esports eco-system with a view of gaining entry into the industry via personal enterprise or applying for a career with an established esports company. 
Following graduation from this programme, you can choose to undertake the top-up degree to gain your full BA degree qualification or choose to enter the industry as a strategist, organiser or entrepreneur. 
The sector in the UK currently supports over 1,200 jobs and has a gross value added of £111.5 million to the UK economy.  The course will dovetail with the world’s 5th largest consumer market for gamers within the UK

Pro Esports Player

Marketing / PR Executive
Shoutcaster/host

Esports Data Analysist
Esports Team Manager / Owner
Event Manager
Journalist / Content Creator 
Community / Social Media Manager
Sales and Partnership Manager
Esports Agent
Product Manager
Esports production and broadcasting
Social Media Video Editor
Brand Manager

Additional Details

Information About Fees

The cost of this course is £7,000 and can be covered by a student loan.