The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports is a continuation and top up to the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Esports qualification studied at South Tyneside College. Upon completion of this course learners will have a qualification equal to 3 A-levels.
The course continues to build upon the specialisms and skills developed in the first year. Learners will develop a range transferable skill that enable learners to experience
different areas of Esports to aid their progression to employment, either directly or via further study at university. During this year learners will have the opportunity to plan and manage their own Esports events and develop their own Esports brand as part of their assignments.
The skills developed during this course will also allow learners to develop skills in other areas of the creative media industries such as, Games, Design, Video Production, Marketing, Public relations, ICT and more.
We know that having good qualifications alone doesn’t always make you stand out.
That’s why we’re all about going the extra mile with you.
Studying with us means practical, hands-on workshops, group sessions, expert guest speakers, visits to
local employers, wellbeing drop-ins, chill out time … the list goes on.
As part of the course, you will also take part in an external work placement to help you develop your
confidence and skills to stand out from the crowd.
Learners who wish to study the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports will have had to previously
completed the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Esports at South Tyneside College or other
educational establishment.
The course will build upon the units studied in the Foundation Diploma and learners will continue to
study units each focusing on a different aspect of Esports. Each unit is assessed through assignments,
which are set and marked by the course tutors, using a variety of assessment methods.
Learners who successfully complete the course will have the opportunity to progress to Higher Education
at University to continue their study the many Undergraduate degrees on offer in Esports or other
creative subjects.
Some Learners may progress directly into employment in following the completion of this course and as
Esports is not just about playing games and there are many careers that you can progress into including:
• Esports player
• team coach
• shout caster and presenter
• social media influencer
• video production editor
• data analyst.
Should you require any further information on this course please contact Chris Thompson at
Christopher.thompson@stc.ac.uk
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