Level 2 Diploma in Esports

If you would like to develop a range of skills within Esports and related digital industries, then this is the course for you.

This qualification is ideal if you are looking to progress to employment within the Esports sector, move on to a higher-level qualification or pursue an apprenticeship within a related industry.

You will develop a broad understanding of the Esports industry while building practical, technical and transferable skills through industry-focused projects and activities. The course combines theory and practical learning, enabling you to gain experience across different areas of Esports, including events, streaming, enterprise and team-based activities.

Alongside your main programme of study, you will benefit from employer engagement opportunities, work experience, enrichment activities and the development of key employability, digital and sustainability skills.

Students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English or GCSE Maths will continue to develop their skills through the study of these qualifications.

If you would like to develop a range of skills within Esports and related digital industries, then this is the course for you.

This qualification is ideal if you are looking to progress to employment within the Esports sector, move on to a higher-level qualification or pursue an apprenticeship within a related industry.

You will develop a broad understanding of the Esports industry while building practical, technical and transferable skills through industry-focused projects and activities. The course combines theory and practical learning, enabling you to gain experience across different areas of Esports, including events, streaming, enterprise and team-based activities.

Alongside your main programme of study, you will benefit from employer engagement opportunities, work experience, enrichment activities and the development of key employability, digital and sustainability skills.

Students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English or GCSE Maths will continue to develop their skills through the study of these qualifications.

Typically, you will have at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above (or equivalent qualifications), including a grade 4 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths.

Applicants will be invited to attend an interview to discuss their interest in Esports, future aspirations and suitability for the course.

A genuine interest in Esports, gaming and digital technologies is essential. Previous experience in competitive gaming, streaming, content creation or related activities would be beneficial.

As this course prepares learners for progression into higher-level study and employment, applicants should demonstrate:

• Good attendance and punctuality
• A positive attitude towards learning and personal development
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and completing assignments
• Respect for staff, peers and learning environments
• Effective communication skills and professional conduct
• A willingness to participate in industry projects, employer engagement and work experience opportunities

Typically, you will have at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above (or equivalent qualifications), including a grade 4 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths.

Applicants will be invited to attend an interview to discuss their interest in Esports, future aspirations and suitability for the course.

A genuine interest in Esports, gaming and digital technologies is essential. Previous experience in competitive gaming, streaming, content creation or related activities would be beneficial.

As this course prepares learners for progression into higher-level study and employment, applicants should demonstrate:

• Good attendance and punctuality
• A positive attitude towards learning and personal development
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and completing assignments
• Respect for staff, peers and learning environments
• Effective communication skills and professional conduct
• A willingness to participate in industry projects, employer engagement and work experience opportunities

Throughout the course, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for progression within the Esports and digital industries.

Mandatory units include:

• Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
• Establishing an Esports Organisation
• Streaming for Esports
• Planning an Esports Event
• Starting an Enterprise in Esports

These units will enable you to develop skills in:

• Understanding the Esports industry
• Teamwork, communication and leadership
• Event planning and organisation
• Live streaming and content creation
• Enterprise and entrepreneurship
• Research, planning and project management
• Professional and employability skills

As part of your study programme, you will also participate in:

• Work experience and employer engagement activities
• Industry-related projects and live briefs
• Enrichment activities and educational visits
• Development of digital and sustainability skills
• Personal and professional development activities

Communication, literacy, numeracy and digital skills are embedded throughout the programme. Students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English or GCSE Maths will continue to study these qualifications alongside the course.

Throughout the course, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for progression within the Esports and digital industries.

Mandatory units include:

• Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
• Establishing an Esports Organisation
• Streaming for Esports
• Planning an Esports Event
• Starting an Enterprise in Esports

These units will enable you to develop skills in:

• Understanding the Esports industry
• Teamwork, communication and leadership
• Event planning and organisation
• Live streaming and content creation
• Enterprise and entrepreneurship
• Research, planning and project management
• Professional and employability skills

As part of your study programme, you will also participate in:

• Work experience and employer engagement activities
• Industry-related projects and live briefs
• Enrichment activities and educational visits
• Development of digital and sustainability skills
• Personal and professional development activities

Communication, literacy, numeracy and digital skills are embedded throughout the programme. Students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English or GCSE Maths will continue to study these qualifications alongside the course.

This course is delivered primarily on-site within our specialist Esports facilities through a combination of practical workshops, classroom-based theory sessions and project-based learning.

You will learn through:

• Practical Esports activities and tournaments
• Streaming and content creation projects
• Tutor-led lessons and demonstrations
• Industry-focused assignments and projects
• Individual and team-based activities
• Work experience and employer engagement opportunities
• Independent research and portfolio development
• Online and remote learning activities to support classroom learning and digital skills development

As you progress through the course, you will be expected to demonstrate increasing levels of independence, professionalism and responsibility. This includes maintaining good attendance and punctuality, meeting deadlines, communicating effectively and working positively with others.

This course is delivered primarily on-site within our specialist Esports facilities through a combination of practical workshops, classroom-based theory sessions and project-based learning.

You will learn through:

• Practical Esports activities and tournaments
• Streaming and content creation projects
• Tutor-led lessons and demonstrations
• Industry-focused assignments and projects
• Individual and team-based activities
• Work experience and employer engagement opportunities
• Independent research and portfolio development
• Online and remote learning activities to support classroom learning and digital skills development

As you progress through the course, you will be expected to demonstrate increasing levels of independence, professionalism and responsibility. This includes maintaining good attendance and punctuality, meeting deadlines, communicating effectively and working positively with others.

You will be required to contribute towards the cost of educational visits and enrichment activities. Financial support may be available through the College’s Student Financial Support Fund, subject to eligibility.

You will also need access to basic stationery and should be prepared to use digital learning platforms to support your studies.

Derby College Group has its own Esports team, and team merchandise is available to purchase. 

You will be required to contribute towards the cost of educational visits and enrichment activities. Financial support may be available through the College’s Student Financial Support Fund, subject to eligibility.

You will also need access to basic stationery and should be prepared to use digital learning platforms to support your studies.

Derby College Group has its own Esports team, and team merchandise is available to purchase. 

Assessment is carried out through internally assessed assignments and project-based coursework.

Assessment methods may include:

• Practical projects and activities
• Written assignments
• Presentations and pitches
• Research tasks
• Event planning projects
• Individual and team-based work
• Reflective reviews and evaluations

You will also be expected to undertake independent study and research to support your assignments and assessments.

The main synoptic assessments are:

• Planning an Esports Event
• Starting an Enterprise in Esports

These assessments bring together the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course and require you to apply them to realistic industry scenarios.

Students must successfully achieve all required units to gain the qualification.

Students studying GCSE English or GCSE Maths will complete the assessment requirements associated with those qualifications, including examinations where applicable.

Assessment is carried out through internally assessed assignments and project-based coursework.

Assessment methods may include:

• Practical projects and activities
• Written assignments
• Presentations and pitches
• Research tasks
• Event planning projects
• Individual and team-based work
• Reflective reviews and evaluations

You will also be expected to undertake independent study and research to support your assignments and assessments.

The main synoptic assessments are:

• Planning an Esports Event
• Starting an Enterprise in Esports

These assessments bring together the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course and require you to apply them to realistic industry scenarios.

Students must successfully achieve all required units to gain the qualification.

Students studying GCSE English or GCSE Maths will complete the assessment requirements associated with those qualifications, including examinations where applicable.

Further Study

Successful completion of this course can lead to progression to a range of Level 3 qualifications, including:

• Level 3 Esports
• Games Development
• Creative Media Production
• Sport
• Business
• Information Technology

Students will continue to develop their English and Maths skills where required to support future progression into further education, apprenticeships and employment.

Careers

This qualification provides a strong foundation for progression into further study and future careers within areas such as:

• Esports Operations
• Tournament and Event Management
• Content Creation and Streaming
• Social Media and Digital Marketing
• Business and Enterprise
• Creative Digital Industries
• Information Technology and Technology Services

This course is an excellent stepping stone towards Level 3 study, apprenticeships and employment within the growing Esports and digital sectors.

Further Study

Successful completion of this course can lead to progression to a range of Level 3 qualifications, including:

• Level 3 Esports
• Games Development
• Creative Media Production
• Sport
• Business
• Information Technology

Students will continue to develop their English and Maths skills where required to support future progression into further education, apprenticeships and employment.

Careers

This qualification provides a strong foundation for progression into further study and future careers within areas such as:

• Esports Operations
• Tournament and Event Management
• Content Creation and Streaming
• Social Media and Digital Marketing
• Business and Enterprise
• Creative Digital Industries
• Information Technology and Technology Services

This course is an excellent stepping stone towards Level 3 study, apprenticeships and employment within the growing Esports and digital sectors.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk