Esports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams. 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. It provides an opportunity for alignment of social, physical, mental and financial skills into one qualification to deepen and expand learning. These are skills that are highly valued in the changing and fluid workplace. Learners must apply strategy, skill and teamwork to be successful. Learners taking this qualification will study three optional and four mandatory units.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject.
