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Esports Level 2 Diploma

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFull time£1,600

What the college says

The esports industry is a global phenomenon, valued at over £1.5 billion and projected to exceed £2.5 billion by 2025. With an audience of more than 540 million people worldwide, esports is now worth more than the music and film industries combined. Major events like the League of Legends World Championship can attract more than 100 million viewers, surpassing the Super Bowl, and online platforms such as Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming collectively attract over 1 billion hours of watch time each month. High-profile investors include Drake, Post Malone, and Michael Jordan, while top content creators such as Ninja, Ludwig, Disguised Toast, and Moist Critical actively compete in, own or co-own their own esports organisations. Activate Learning offers comprehensive Level 2 and Level 3 Esports & Digital Media courses designed to prepare students for a thriving career in the esports industry. Our programs are delivered using the UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology and the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology. These courses cover a wide range of topics, from foundational skills in live stream broadcasting, content creation, and basic game design, to advanced studies in esports coaching and psychology, social media marketing, graphic design, and event management. Both levels emphasise project-based learning, real-world experience, and networking opportunities. Students engage in practical projects and

What you need to get on

Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 including maths and English, with the third ideally in a related subject. Level 3: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 including maths and English, with the other two ideally in related subjects or progression from the Level 2 course. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for esports, previous engagement with esports content, a good understanding of industry tren. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Banbury College

    Broughton Road, Banbury, OX16 9QA

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  • Blackbird Leys

    Cuddeston Way, Oxford, OX4 6HN

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Banbury
  • 1 September 2026 · Oxford

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