Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

The esports industry is a fast-growing global industry. Esports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams.

The BTEC Level 2 in Esports are for post-16 learners who want to specialise in a specific occupation, occupational area or technical role. Developed in close conjunction with leading employers, the BTEC Level 2 in Esports develops transferable workplace skills, such as good communication and the ability to work in a team, which employers have identified as essential for gaining employment in the sector and for progression once the learner is working.

• Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
• Establishing an Esports Organisation
• Streaming for Esports
• Plan for an Esports Event

• Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, one being in English or Maths (neither English Language or Maths can be lower than a grade 2) OR Level 1 qualification, such as a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, plus an ability to operate at Level 1 in BOTH English and Maths.
• Mature students will be considered based on their previous qualifications and/or relevant work experience.

You will be able to progress onto a vocational Level 2 course (e.g. Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport), onto a Level 3 course (e.g. BTEC Level 3 Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship), or into employment.