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Esports, Production and Live Event Management - Level 3
Overview
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As Esports has developed it has created thousands of new jobs across the world, and it's an industry that is still rapidly expanding. Globally, the industry is expected to be worth $1.9billion by 2023.
With competitions like the League of Legends World Championship offering substantial prize money, being a player is an attractive option, but not the only career choice. Like any sports team, wrap-around care is needed from coaches and sports psychologists, the industry needs designers and games creators, broadcast crews, promoters, sales, marketing and PR teams to name but a few.
This course will train you to work in the Esports industry in roles such as:
- Video production manager
- Broadcast engineer
- Camera operator
- Lighting or sound operator
- Communications and social media manager
- Content creator/editor
- Event manager
- Digital marketer
- Marketing or brand manager
- Sports analyst.
It is also possible to gain a job as:
- A player
- A coach
- A shout caster.
Helping you to pursue a variety of Esports-related careers, this two-year course provides the opportunity to build skills in leadership, strategic thinking, analysis, problem solving, dexterity and improving processing and reaction times and most importantly teamwork and communication essential skills for any job.
Practical skill development will include project management, event planning and budgeting, character and environment design and asset creation, graphics, branding and typography, broadcasting for TV and online and developing business development plans.
Besides studying on this fascinating course, you will also have the chance to compete in national or regional tournaments as part of a college team.
Following successful completion of year 1 you may then progress to a second year of study on the Extended Diploma.
- Year 1 - Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A Levels on completion of one year)
- Year 2 - Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels on completion of the two years)
What will I study?
- Video production
- Games design
- Live stream broadcasting
- Event management and tournament organisation
- Esports business and promotion
- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Esports health and wellbeing
- Esports skills, strategies and analysis
- Immersive experiences.
- Entry requirements
- Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths
OR
- Successful competion of a relevant Level 2 course at Merit level plus GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4-9.
You will also need to be a keen Esports player.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
- 01623 413639
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Applicants aged over 19
You must have a successful DBS check in line with British Esports rules. If you don't meet the listed entry requirements, you may still be accepted with relevant experience, a strong portfolio, and a commitment to the subject.
- Assessment
Assessment takes place through controlled assignments set by tutors and the examining board which are externally verified.
You will take part in team and solo activity, undertake projects and practical workshops based on Esports scenarios.
Written coursework to support your practical work may include research and reports.
- Progression
- Skilled Employment
- Higher Level Apprenticeships
- Higher Education (University)*.
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626.
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
- BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Esports
- EDEXCEL
- Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
- Studying Esports, Production and Live Event Management at WNC
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.