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Free Level 2 BTEC Certificate in ESports Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 BTEC Certificate in ESports Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run full-time at Bishop Auckland College, five days a week during the day.

You'll study the esports industry from the inside. The course covers game analysis, content creation, event production, and the business side of competitive gaming. You'll also develop personal and professional skills that employers value. If you don't yet have GCSE English or Maths at grade 4 or above, you can study those alongside the course. The college has a purpose-built digital technologies suite with high-spec gaming PCs and custom gaming stations.

The course takes one year and leads to a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Personal and Professional Development along with an understanding and appreciation of the positive benefits of esports. Students who do not have English/Maths GCSE at C/4 will have the opportunity to study English and maths alongside their programme. You will be studying in our brand-new digital technologies suite, which features: . Bespoke gaming benches & corsair gaming chairs . Custom built intel core 17 gaming PCs . 28

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the esports industry is structured and how it operates commercially.
  • You'll develop skills in content creation for esports audiences.
  • You'll learn how esports events are planned and produced.
  • You'll analyse gameplay and understand competitive gaming formats.
  • You'll build personal and professional skills relevant to digital and creative careers.
  • You'll practise using industry-standard gaming hardware in a dedicated digital suite.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in the college's digital technologies suite. Assessment for this BTEC is coursework-based. You'll complete assignments and projects that build a portfolio of evidence across the units. There are no written exams for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video and social media content for esports brands.
  • Esports event coordinator, helps organise and run competitive gaming events.
  • Social media manager, manages online channels for gaming or tech companies.
  • Broadcast production assistant, supports live streaming and esports broadcasts.
  • Community manager, builds and moderates online gaming communities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC in Esports or Games Design, the natural next step for learners who want to go deeper into the industry.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media Production, broadens your skills across digital content and broadcast.
  • Level 3 Digital Marketing qualification, useful if the business and content side of esports appeals to you.
  • A university degree in Esports, Games Design, or Media, for those aiming at senior creative or management roles.
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