Esports - Single

Categories: Applied Generals

“What first interested me in Esports was that it was different to the rest of the curriculum and fit well with my love for gaming. The teacher is extremely supportive and tailors lessons around the students.”

Entry Requirements

Three GCSEs at grade 4 including English Language and/or Maths

Subject Intent

Our BTEC Esports course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the professional esports landscape and develop critical technical, analytical, and professional skills relevant to the gaming and esports industry. It will prepare students for diverse career pathways in digital entertainment, gaming, and competitive sports management and bridge the gap between passion for gaming and professional career development.

Students will learn:

Technical Skills

Professional gaming strategies and techniques
Game analysis and performance optimisation
Competitive gaming communication and teamwork
Advanced gaming hardware and software management
Streaming and content creation techniques
Digital broadcasting and production

Professional Skills

Event management and organisation
Professional communication
Team leadership and collaboration
Performance analysis and coaching strategies
Marketing and brand management in esports
Data analysis and performance metrics

Academic Skills

Research and critical thinking
Project management
Academic writing and presentation
Statistical analysis
Professional portfolio development
Reflective practice and continuous improvement

Course Introduction

The Esports industry is a fast-growing global industry offering a wide range of employment opportunities. It combines sport competition and video games with global tournaments popular all over the world. Take your passion for gaming and turn it into a career.

The qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association, meaning it is recognised by employers and will support progression into a range of roles within the industry. You will explore areas like Esports skills, strategies and analysis, video production and producing an Esports brand over the two-year course.

The course is a blend of sport, business, media, games and esports, and will help you to develop transferable skills such as teamwork, problem solving, analytical skills, dexterity and strategic thinking.

Students who complete this qualification can progress to a degree in Esports or something broader like Marketing or Digital Production. If you don’t want to go into higher education, you could aim to secure a higher apprenticeship in areas like IT, Games Design or Marketing. You could also consider starting your own business through becoming a professional streamer.

Course Modules

The course modules include: