Games Development & eSport

Esports: UAL Level 2 Award in Creative Media Production and Technology

College,Adult
Games Development & eSport
Trowbridge
Study Mode

Full Time

Start Date, Location

Sep 2026, Trowbridge

Duration

1 year

Cost

£.00

per academic year.
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Course Overview

Esports is a competitive and professional sport centred around video games. It is an industry rapidly on the rise, with Global Esports revenues tipped to hit $1.8 billion by 2022! This fun and innovative Level 3 Esports course will help you gain the right skills to progress into the industry or to continue your development at University level. The course has been designed to provide students with the academic, technical and creative skills required to become a producer and leader in Eports and digital events. The assessment of this course is 100% coursework based and can include presentations, reports, written assessments and individual and group tasks. The types of tournaments which may feature during your course include Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Valorant and League Of Legends and you and your classmates will compete in the official British Esports Championships.

More information

• Graphic Design, Branding and Marketing of your team, tournaments and projects in real life and on Twitch
• Video Production
• Camera Operation and Handling
• Live Broadcasting
• Events Management
• Script and copywriting
• Game Strategy
• Professional Social Media in Esports

The transferable skills required to be successful in the industry are numerous, including having good teamworking skills as well as a good insight into team strategy, but also entrepreneurship, health, well-being, fitnessenterprise skills, cyber skills and digital literacy.

Projects will include:
• Setting up Media Channels (Twitch and Youtube) for Live Streaming with Branding
• Merchandise Design and Production
• Pre/During/Post Game Commentaries
• Producing live gaming events and tournaments
• Marketing your esports team
4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent.


A successful interview.
Students taking this course will receive a UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production.
Resource Fee
You will need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online, please pay by card on enrolment day.

Stationery
All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course lecturers will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.

Equipment
You will need to pay £125 to contribute towards materials and equipment (trips are not included in this fee). Please pay this through the Wiltshire College online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop This will secure you the resources required for the course.
Outside of this expense, you must also bring along your own ear/headphones whenever you attend the campus.
Though preferably paid at this start of term, this fee can be paid in instalments.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.

Books
Your course lecturer will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre as well as virtual learning portals.

Trips
Students may have the opportunity to attend an additional residential trip during the year. Your course lecturer will provide further information once the course has started and any additional trips can be paid for on the college shop Wiltshire College Online Shop.

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