This course blends media production with the exciting, growing industry of esports, giving you the opportunity to build both technical skills and industry knowledge through hands-on, practical work.

You’ll explore areas such as:

• Video, audio, and interactive media production for content like match highlights, live streams, and promotional material
  
  
• The esports industry, including team roles, event formats, and the growing business behind competitive gaming
  
  
• Branding and digital promotion, including how to grow a personal or team presence online
  
  
• Audience engagement and analysis, helping you understand how to attract and retain viewers
  
  
• Psychology and wellbeing in performance, supporting your personal development in competitive environments
  
  
• Professional and transferable skills like communication, organisation, and teamwork
  
  
• Research and critical thinking, exploring how digital media and gaming continue to evolve
  
  
• You’ll also work on group projects, live briefs, and have the chance to get involved in esports competitions

We have two specialist esports classrooms, with Alienware PCs, 27inch 240hz montors, gaming, keyboards, mice, headsets and chairs.

This course is due to relocate to the ATC Campus in the Vale in September 2027.  This will provide cutting edge technology, showcasing what esports can do as an industry.

5 GCSEs Grades A* - C including English Language and Maths (or equivalent ) or Esports Level 2 qualification with Merit profile and GCSEs Grade A*-C English Language and Maths (or equivalent). International student will require an IELTS of 6.5 or above. There is a mandatory kit required of approximately £80 for T-shirts and hoodie from Macron.

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• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
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