Welcome to the thrilling world of Esports, where passion meets profession! This course is your gateway into the dynamic global Esports industry, combining engaging applied units in Sport and Business with the excitement of competitive gaming as your backdrop. Whether youre a dedicated gamer or simply curious about carving your niche in this booming sector, our program is designed to ignite your potential. Youll delve into vital research skills and gain real-world insights that equip you for success, all while developing transferable skills applicable across modern industries. Experi...
Welcome to the thrilling world of Esports, where passion meets profession! This course is your gateway into the dynamic global Esports industry, combining engaging applied units in Sport and Business with the excitement of competitive gaming as your backdrop. Whether youre a dedicated gamer or simply curious about carving your niche in this booming sector, our program is designed to ignite your potential. Youll delve into vital research skills and gain real-world insights that equip you for success, all while developing transferable skills applicable across modern industries. Experience an exciting blend of classroom learning and hands-on activities that not only enhances your gameplay and tactics but also hones your business acumen. Step into the future of Esports—where your dreams can become a vibrant reality!<br/><br/>As part of the course, there will be opportunities to compete weekly in the National Student Esports, in a range of live and online single and multiplayer games events across titles including Valorant, Overwatch, League of Legends and Rocket League. Aside of the competitive element, there will be trips to gaming festivals, guest speakers from local and national Esports companies providing industry specific knowledge. <br/><br/>Progression<br/><br/>The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant undergraduate esports-related courses, for example: ● BA (Hons) Esports ● BA (Hons) Esports Business Management ● BA (Hons) Esports Coaching ● BA (Hons) Esports Production. <br/><br/>Within the Esports industry, there are a wide range of career opportunities and completing this course, you will be able to consider roles such as<br/><br/><br/>- Shoutcaster Events Manager <br/><br/><br/>- Social Media Manager <br/><br/><br/>- Esports Coach Content Creator <br/><br/><br/>- Team Manager <br/><br/><br/>- Broadcasting Esports Analyst<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NCS1
Institution Code
N34
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff96 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM GCSE/National 4/National 5Typically, you should also have GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A-C) A levelC,C,C A*,A*,A* |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |