Esports, Interactive Media and Enterprise – Level 3 National Extended Diploma

Level: 3 | Duration: 2 Years | Details: September

What is this course about?
Esports, Interactive Media and Enterprise is a modern course at Riverside College that brings together gaming, social media, marketing, and digital content. You’ll learn skills in games design, brand building, video production and running your own business. With real industry links and exciting trips, this course gets you ready for careers in esports, content creation, digital marketing, and media.

Why study this course at Riverside College?
Step into one of the fastest-growing industries with this exciting course at Riverside College. Over two years, you’ll gain valuable skills in problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and self-management. You’ll explore how internet-based companies operate and develop the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in a range of modern digital industries.

What will I learn on this course?
You will discover how enterprise and interactive media power the eSports industry. You’ll learn to design games, build digital brands, produce engaging video content, and run your own business. From entrepreneurship and marketing to coaching and performance analysis, this course equips you with the creative and commercial skills needed for success in modern business and digital industries.

Entry requirements:
You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 including English and Maths.

What will this course lead on to?
This course can lead to a degree at university or the HND Computing at Riverside College. You could also move into areas like Events Management, Media, or the Leisure industry. Career options include roles such as esports player, video production editor, data analyst, or social media strategist, using digital platforms to influence business and drive success.

How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed using a variety of assessment methods. For internally assessed work, themes will be used for assignment briefs to cover the assessment criteria for a range of units; these may include written reports, presentations, working in groups, and creating products.

Enrichment Opportunities:
If you like to play computer games we have a great enrichment opportunity with our eSports club. Riverside College has multiple teams playing in the British eSports Championships. Our students also enhance their studies by taking part in different trips including EGX – UK’s largest computer game convention, National Media Museum, and Bletchley Park – the home of the codebreakers. We also organise international trips with our most recent one being to Disneyland Paris for Computing Live!