Esports
Course Overview
The Level 3 Diploma in Esports is designed for learners who have already completed a Level 2 qualification and are ready to take their skills and knowledge to the next level. Building on prior learning, the course offers a deeper and more detailed insight into the fast-growing esports industry, combining advanced practical work with a stronger understanding of how the sector operates professionally.
Students develop their knowledge of competitive games, team and player structures, and tournament environments, while gaining hands-on experience in live streaming, broadcasting, and content creation.
Learners also plan, promote, and deliver esports events, and explore how esports organisations and enterprises are developed and managed.
Assessment is practical and varied, using coursework, observations, and portfolio work to allow students to demonstrate their skills across a range of units. The programme balances creative, technical, and organisational skills, preparing learners for progression to higher education, higher-level apprenticeships, or employment within esports, digital media, events, and related industries.
Entry Requirements:
4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English
Course Highlights
Course Units
Year 1:
• Information Technology Systems
• Creating Systems to Manage Information
• Using Social Media in Business
• Programming
• Website Development
• Computer Games Development
Year 2:
• IT Project Management
• Cyber Security and Incident Management
• IT Technical Support and Management
• Software Testing
• IT Service Delivery
• Digital Animation and Effects
• The Internet of Things
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
The course is centred on practical esports projects rather than traditional exams. You learn through workshops, team-based gameplay sessions, live-stream production, and individual challenges that develop your technical, strategic, and organisational skills step by step.
Esports production and event management are at the core of everything you do, with projects designed to stretch your creativity and give you the freedom to plan and deliver tournaments, streams, or team strategies that feel authentic and professional.
Progression & Next Steps
Successful completion of the Level 3 in Esports prepares students for progression to higher-level study, including degree-level courses, higher-level apprenticeships, or specialist training within esports and related industries. Learners may choose to continue their studies in areas such as esports management, digital media, games development, or data and performance analysis.