Course details may be subject to change.
Develop the in-demand industry skills to coach and manage an esports team, and plan and run events.
This exciting course will develop your coaching, managing, planning and marketing skills for you to be successful in the esports industry.
Entry Criteria
You will hold two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including an IT related subject.
Additional Costs
You will be required to contribute £30 at the beginning of the academic year to partially fund any trips, visits and offsite activities.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a course tutor to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.
Study Aims
This exciting course will provide you with the skills required to work in the esports sector and progress to Level 3.
The course will develop your coaching, managing, planning and marketing skills for you to be successful in the esports industry.
The course will involve coaching and managing a team, planning and running events, developing promotional and branding materials, and demonstrating great teamwork skills and an efficient and effective work ethic.
Your expert tutors have first-hand experience of the industry and will provide you with an in-depth insight into esports. You will benefit from attending conventions, events and will work closely with industry professionals.
Modules Studied
Plan for an Esports event
- Start an Enterprise in Esports
- Establishing an Esports organisation]]]Design and Esports Game[[[Positive Health and Well-being in Esports
- Streaming for Esports
- Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
Teaching and Assessment
You will apply taught content throughout the course to set tasks. Assessment methods will include:
- Written assignments
- Teamworking
- Live projects
- Research skills
- Personal development
- Lecturers
Industry Links
Your tutors have first-hand experience of the industry, as well as strong links in and around the North East.
Our team continue to develop exciting links to provide you with more fantastic opportunities.
Placement
We work collaboratively with industry and have a dedicated work experience team who will support you to find work placement opportunities. We will also support you to source your own placements.Placement opportunities and live client briefs will provide you with an insight into how the industry operates and how your skills will be applied in the world of work.
You could progress to Level 3 Diploma in eSports at New College Durham.
