This course is aimed at creative, tech-savvy learners with an interest in gaming, business, digital media, and esports. It combines competitive gaming with skills in event management, content creation, video editing, branding, and social media. Students gain UCAS-accredited qualifications and build a portfolio for their career or university. What makes it unique is its focus on esports coaching, mental wellbeing, psychology, and industry-relevant projects. Learners also benefit from real tournament experience, personal branding guidance, and taught by industry-connected tutors with real-world experience of the industry.
UCAS Points & Progression
Year 1 – UAL Level 3 Diploma
UCAS Points: Pass (36) | Merit (60) | Distinction (84)
Year 2 – UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
UCAS Points: Pass (72) | Merit (120) | Distinction (168)
These qualifications support progression into university, apprenticeships, or careers in esports, streaming, content creation, and digital marketing to name a few.
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:
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.
Progression onto the Higher Education like our Foundation Degree in Esports.