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About the course

This programme has been designed for learners who have a keen interest in Esports, but need to retake English and maths and gain a grade 4 in these subject areas. The programme has 2 levels; the first of which is an Award option, where learners might require 2 years to progress to our L3 provision, and the second pathway is a Diploma option, designed for learners who are hoping to make the step to L3 in one year.

Course Content

The programme encompasses a wide range of transferable skills, enabling you to not only experience different areas of the Esports sector, but other associated sectors, aiding the progression into our L3 provision, and then into employment or Higher Education.

The course will include units such as:

  • Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
  • Establishing an Esports Organisation
  • Streaming for Esports
  • Plan for an Esports Event
  • Start an Enterprise in Esports
  • Positive Health and Well-being in Esports
Maths & English
A key requirement for future progression and employment is a good understanding and application of knowledge and skills in both English and maths.

You must have GCSEs at grade 2 or above, in both English and maths for this pathway option. English and maths skills will also be developed holistically within the core programme through a range of activities such as data analysis.

Depending upon the learners entry qualifications, this pathway will have Functional Skills or GCSE embedded into the timetable. If a learner has a grade 2 in English or maths, they will be placed on a Functional Skills retake, whereas if a learner has a grade 3 in English or maths, they will be placed on a GCSE retake.
Employability
Possible careers and salaries include: Social Media Manager - £23,000 - £75,000 Web Content Creator/ Editor - £22,000 - £37,250 Video Editing - £18,000 - £45,000 Esports Player Esports Coach And many more… Average yearly salary data taken from the National Careers Services website
What do I need to join

Entry requirements for this pathway are grade 2 or above in both English and maths.

We will use baseline assessments during the induction phase to ensure the learner is on the correct pathway and ensure we keep parents and guardians informed of our decisions during this time.

What can I do next
This course will provide you with the opportunity to progress onto our L3 programmes , as well as providing you with the basic skills for the industry.

Employability
Possible careers and salaries include:

  • Video Editing - £18,000 - £45,000
  • Web Content Creator/ Editor - £22,000 - £37,250
  • Event Management - £17,000 - £80,000
  • Esports Player
  • E-Sports Coach
Additional Information

Esports Academy
All learners on the Esports programme will have the opportunity to be apart of our SGS Esports Academy, FirstShot. The Esports Academy will provide opportunities for learners to receive high level Esports coaching, participate in inter-college competitions and compete in both the AOC and British Esports competitions and leagues. National competitions will be played from the gaming hub in the SGS Brunel Centre and you will compete within the following games titles:

  • Overwatch
  • League of Legends
  • Rocket League
  • Valorant

Apply online

Location
Times and date
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WLL20NJP
WISE Campus
8th Sep 2025 - 19th Jun 2026
WLL20NJR
WISE Campus
8th Sep 2025 - 19th Jun 2026

Sports academies are available only to applicants aged 16-18.

SGS Sport

Join SGS Sport. You can enhance your full-time study programme by joining one of our renowned SGS Sport academies. Train in top-tier facilities, learn from expert coaches, and pursue your passion for sports while you study. Explore the academy options below to add to your course basket and elevate your college experience both academically and athletically.

Location
Academy
Membership fee
Add on
WFLX01TT
WISE Campus
American Football
£300
WFLX023P
WISE Campus
Boxing
n/a
WLL30N9X/1
WISE Campus
Cycling
n/a
WFLX0HC7
WISE Campus
Esports
£100
WFLX023J
WISE Campus
Men's Basketball
£300
WFLX021W
WISE Campus
Men's Football
£300
WFLX023H
WISE Campus
Men's Rugby
£400
WFLX023K
WISE Campus
Netball
£300
FFLX0G0C
WISE Campus
Women's Basketball
£150
WFLX021X
WISE Campus
Women's Football
£300
WFLX0CP5
WISE Campus
Women's Rugby
£300
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Course information last updated: Thursday 17th October 2024 @ 9.45AM

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