Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
eSports turns online gaming into a spectator sport. It mimics the experience of watching a professional sporting event, except instead of watching a physical event, spectators watch video gamers compete against each other.
eSports is classified as a game, like chess and bridge, not a sport. In some other countries around the world, where ’mind’ games are classified differently, esports is recognised as a sport.
eSport entertainment industry is rapidly growing with live stream videogaming and influencer enthusiasts being approached by marketers from varied sectors as part of their branding management.
Currently there are no courses that offer structured training to prospective and growing. As the industry continues to grow around the world, more jobs and career pathways are being created in eSports, creating a demand for people with specific skills.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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eBusiness Studies 5N1369
Marketing Practices 5N1400
Games Analysis Design 5N1651
Behavioural Studies 5N1351
Statistics 5N2066
Public Relations 5N1405
Entrepreneurial Skills 5N1951
Work Experience 5N1356
Sport Psychology 6N4665
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Coach – including fitness trainers, nutritionists, psychologists.
- PR/Marketing executive
- Sales/partnerships manager
- Business management
- Production crew
- Shout caster/host
- Journalist/content creator
- Product Manager
- Admin/Referee
- Community/Social Media Manager
- Event Manager
- Professional eSports player