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Starts

1 Sep 2025

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

1 Year

Level

Level 2

Course code

DIGIF2003A01

Fee Information

Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).

Course 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.

Where can it take me?