This two-year course aims to provide students with a career pathway into Esports as a games designer, developer, video producer, digital content producer, technician or streamer or into other related Digital Technology areas such as networking, digital marketing, events management, coaching, or developing your own business. The qualification include a breadth of transferable skills that enable learners to experience different areas of esports to aid their progression to employment, either directly or via further study. This qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the industry.
5 GCSEs at grade C or above which must include Mathematics and English.
A Level 2 Diploma in ICT at Merit or Distinction, and GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English, plus a successful interview.
The qualification is aimed at learners who want to progress to employment in the esports industry, possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education.
The qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the industry.
• Esports player
• Team coach
• Events organiser
• Social media influencer
• Video production editor
• Photographer
• Data analyst.
• Shout-caster and presenter
Introduction to Esports
Esports Skills, Strategies & Analysis
Enterprise & Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
Health, Wellbeing & Fitness for Esports Players
Producing and Esports Brand
Video Production
Games Design
The programme will be assessed through assignments and projects.