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Level 2 Diploma in Esports (UAL)

at South Bank Colleges, London · college

Level 2Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Esports is big business. In 2021, the global Esports market was valued at just over $1.08 billion - an almost 50 percent increase from the previous year. By 2024 it is forecast that Esports will be worth over $1.6 billion worldwide.*Even traditional sport stars are getting in on the act, and everyone from David Beckham to Odell Beckham Jr, and Mason Mount to Max Verstappen are founding teams and promoting the industry.The Level 2 Diploma in Esports is designed to provide your first major step into this fast-moving, adrenaline-fuelled, dynamic industry; and to prepare you for progression to higher-level study or an apprenticeship. This course will teach you the essential skills and fundamental knowledge that underpin the Esports business, and covers games, teams, and tournament play; streaming; starting an enterprise and planning an event; and allows you to choose between game design or exploring health and wellbeing in Esports.Just be sure to bring your A-game.*Statista, �eSports market revenue worldwide from 2019 to 2024�, April 6th 2021Please note: this course is subject to final awarding body approval and validation. Please apply as normal. For more information contact the college.

What you need to get on

3 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, OR a Level 1 Diploma at Pass. GCSE English at grade 3 is required. Evidence of previous qualifications must be provided at interview/enrolment.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • London South Bank Technical College

    Belmore St, London, SW8 2JY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · London

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