Qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Esports
Course Code
23P1ICT00096
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English or a level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area passed with merit or distinction with maths and English at grade 9-4 (or Functional Skills level 2 or above).
Future Study and Careers
You will be able to apply to the second year of the programme, employment or apprenticeships.
Careers available include esports, game design, software engineering, programming, sports phycologist and so much more.
This course is for you if you are interested in competitive gaming, hosting, organising, officiating, managing or competing in esports events.
You will develop entrepreneurial and enterprise skills for esports, the health and well-being of players, the psychology of esports, game design and event hosting, including computer networking.
You will develop transferable skills such as entrepreneurship, strategic analysis, presentation, academic writing and working with others.
You will have access to inspirational teaching sessions to help you understand essential topics in the industry.
You will complete either work-based projects or work experience allowing you to get a real insight into the industry.
You will look at how to deliver esports events, from production and management to the health and well-being of players, game design and computer networking. In addition, you will participate in esports events within the college and with our industry partners.
September 2023
Stevenage Campus