ESports

Esports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams. The esports industry is a fast-growing global industry. The global esports market was valued at U.S. $865 million in 2019 and is projected to reach U.S.# $1.79 billion in 2022. This suite of qualifications has been developed to meet this upcoming demand for skills in esports. The qualifications 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. Esports offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as sport, marketing, enterprise, IT and the creatives.

L earners taking this qualification will study four mandatory units:

Unit 1: Introduction to Esports.

Unit 2: Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis.

Unit 3: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry.

Unit 4: Health, Well-being and Fitness for Esports Players.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Esports is 360 GLH and is equivalent in size to one A level. It may be taken alongside other Level 3 vocational qualifications and/or A levels as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. All units are assessed internally.

5 GCSE Grade 4 including English / Maths

No additional entry requirements.

The primary focus of the Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Esports is on progressing to employment across a range of roles within esports.

Jobs that are available in these areas include:

• Esports player

• Team coach

• Events organiser

• Video production editor

• Photographer

• Data analyst

The qualification attracts UCAS Tariff points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to entry requirements for many related courses, such as a BA (Hons) in Events Management, a BA (Hons) in Media or a BA (Hons) in Esports, as well as accessing other higher education programmes.