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Esports NQ

(SCQF level 6)

Games Development and Esports, Creative Industries

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    It is projected (by 2025) that eSports growth will be greater than any other sport in the world.

    This course prepares you for involvement and participation within the exciting and rapidly expanding sphere of eSports. This NQ Qualification will involve organisation and preparation for events, where you will experience disciplines that impact and support this emerging industry including Digital Media, Social Media Management, Games Dev, Event Organisation & Promotion, Team Management & Performance Analysis.  

    Students will use industry-standard software (including access to popular eSports titles) and hardware (PC, VR, mobile devices).  

    There will also be opportunities to get involved in the British Esports Student Championships. Titles and events that may feature on this course are Rocket League, Valorant, CS:GO, DOTA 2. 

    This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics; OR
    • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

    Additional selection requirements

    • You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

    ESOL entry requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

    What you study

    • Digital Media.
    • Social Media Management.
    • Games Development.
    • Event Organisation & Promotion.
    • Team Management & Performance Analysis.

    After the course

    Careers

    This course prepares you for progression to HN level study in a range of digital media specialisms.

    Continuing Study

    Progression to HN courses is based on performance, completion of all coursework and suitable tutor reference.

    Students studying on this NQ course can progress to a wide range of HN level courses, including HNC Computer Games Development.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    Students will use industry standard software (including access to popular eSports titles) and hardware (PC, VR, mobile devices).

    Assessment methods

    This course will use a range of assessment methods including - project-based assessment & practical assessments. 

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      25th Aug 2025, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome