L3 Esports

Vocational • Level 3

L3 Esports

Vocational • Level 3

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA6351

Study ModeFull-time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByPearson

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About the course

This course that meets demand for skills in the growing Esports Industry, a market valued at over $2 billion. Esports offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses multiple subject areas such as sport, marketing, enterprise, IT and creatives. If you want to progress to employment in the Esports industry, either via an Apprenticeship or University level, this could be the course for you. It is a career focused qualification endorsed by the British Esports Association. It is recognised by employers and will sup-port your entry into the industry in a range of roles. The College works in partnership with Burnley FC as the pro team development squad and compete as the Burnley FC Esports Academy Bees. 

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA6351

Study ModeFull-time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByPearson

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and Mathematics or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

Modules

The units you will learn are: Unit 1: Introduction to Esports Unit 2: Esports Skills, Strategies & Analysis Unit 3 Enterprise & Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry Unit 4: Health, Well Being & Fitness for Esports Players Unit 5: Esports Events Unit 6: Live-Streamed Broadcasting Unit 7 - Producing and Esports Brand Unit 8: Video Production Unit 9: Games Design Unit 10: Business Applications of Esports in Social Media Unit 11: Shoutcasting Unit 12: Esports Coaching Unit 13: Psychology for Esports Performance Unit 14: Nutrition for Esports Performance Unit 19: Customer Immersion Experiences

Assessment

The course is 100% coursework and has no external assessment. Learners will produce analysis reports, presentations, pitches for business, YouTube tutorial videos, and live stream broadcasting as methods of assessment. Learners get ongoing feedback throughout the projects as well as summative feedback at the end of each unit.

Careers & Progression

Data Analyst, Esports Shoutcaster, Events Management, Graphic Designer, Marketing, Multimedia Programmer, Nutrition Advisor, Social Media Manager, Software Engineer, Tester, VFX Artist

Additional Details

Equipment Needed

Access to a laptop/computer and an internet connection


Equipment Supplied

The college has a dedicated esports arena, with extremely highpowered gaming PCs, mice, keyboards and latest gen consoles. You will also use media studios for photography, filming, editing and streaming. These include studio lighting, cameras and tripods as well as green screens. We have multiple Apple Mac suites all with the full Adobe Creative Cloud installed. Learners will also have access to Adobe Creative Suite via the cloud at home


Enrichment Activities

Learners will be invited to join out Esports team, competing in the British Esports Student Championships and other National Esports events. 

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