Sports Studies

Course summary

Brand new for 2021, this is a full-time Level 3 course that provides an introduction to the fast-developing world of Esports and is taught over two years. Students learn about the unique crossover of subject areas that comprise the Esports industry, such as enterprise, game design, marketing, business, teamwork, and event management. Students will also learn more about the technical side of Esports as they continue to develop their understanding of the industry; covering subjects including programming, 2D & 3D graphics and live-streamed broadcasting. This leads up to the design and delivery of a competitive Esports event. This course can lead to careers in areas such as Esports team management, live streaming, community management, Esports player, games development and events management. This course earns UCAS points which will allow progression opportunities to Higher Education to study subject areas such as game design and development, Esports management, events management, business and marketing.