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Level 1 - Esports - Study Programme

Dearne Valley College

Manvers Park, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7EW

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 1

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
Dearne Valley College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course is designed for students with particular interest in gaming. This course is aimed at meeting the upcoming demand for skills in the Esports Industry. This qualification will allow you to gain knowledge, develop technical and transferable skills, and gain experience in a variety of different sectors of the esports industry. The Esports course offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as IT, sports, enterprise, marketing, business and the creative industries. You will gain knowledge and skills of Esport through a series of well planned classroom based and practical based sessions, exploring health wellbeing and fitness, shoutcasting, live streaming and broadcasting and esports events.

Course Details

Students will develop knowledge skills and behaviours studying the following:

  • IT Communication Fundamentals
  • Team Leading Skills
  • Team Work
  • Communication Skills
  • Using the Internet
  • Undertaking an Enterprise Activity
  • Spreadsheet Software

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through a portfolio of theoretical understanding and practical assessments

Your next steps...

On completion of this study programme you will be able to progress onto Level 2 in Esports

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