Esports is big business. In 2021, the global Esports market was valued at just over $1.08 billion, an almost 50 percent increase from the previous year, and by 2024 it is forecast that Esports will be worth over $1.6 billion worldwide. *
Even traditional sport stars are getting in on the act, and everyone from David Beckham to Odell Beckham Jr, and Mason Mount to Max Verstappen are founding teams and promoting the industry.
There has never been a better time to enter this dynamic and adrenaline-fuelled environment, and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports is designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to build your own Esports legacy.
This course covers everything from founding and building a team, organising tournaments and events, coaching and strategy, and livestreams and shoutcasting; right through to nutrition and psychology for Esport players, business applications, and the law and ethics that underpin the industry.
Prepare to Level Up!
*Statista, ‘eSports market revenue worldwide from 2019 to 2024’, April 6th 2021
Please note: this course is subject to final awarding body approval and validation. Please apply as normal. For more information contact the college.
What experience and skills will you gain?
You will develop knowledge and skills in areas that can include:
- Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
- Shoutcasting
- Live-Streamed Broadcasting
- Esports Coaching
- Customer Immersion Experiences
- Games Design
- Video Production
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
- Launching your Esports Enterprise
- Esports Events and Tournament Organisation
- Business Applications of Esports in social media
- Ethical and Current Issues in Esports
- Sports and Esports Law and Legislation
- Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade A*-C or 9-4 (maths and English required and ICT preferred)
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Relevant Level 2 vocational qualification
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How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of assignments, course work, observation of practical workshops, online and written exams, and a final project.
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Where can this course take you?
This course can lead to employment in a number of Esports-focussed roles, or can provide a direct route to Higher Education.
Careers open to you could include:
- Gaming Development
- Esport Coach
- Esport Events Organiser
- Esport Player
- Social Media Representative
- Data Analyst
After successfully passing the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports, you may wish to consider progressing to Higher Education, with one of London South Bank University's degree courses (additional qualifications may be required).
