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Level 2 BTEC Certificate in ESports Course in Nottingham

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

Level 2 BTEC Certificate in ESports Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub, full-time during the day. Students aged 16 to 18 years old do not pay tuition fees. If you are 19 or over, you may still be eligible for funding.

This BTEC esports qualification takes one year to complete. You'll study four units covering esports games, teams and tournaments, how to set up an esports organisation, streaming, and planning live events. The course is endorsed by The British Esports Association. You'll also develop communication, ICT, literacy, and numeracy skills throughout.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Certificate in ESports.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for you if you are looking to progress to employment in the esports industry, possibly via an apprenticeship in a related industry, or if your aspirations may be to progress to further education.

Entry requirements

Youll need 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English Language and maths (Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 3 and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the history and structure of esports games, teams, and tournaments.
  • You'll learn how to establish and manage an esports organisation.
  • You'll develop streaming skills for esports content and events.
  • You'll plan and organise an esports event from start to finish.
  • You'll build communication and teamwork skills used across the industry.
  • You'll develop practical ICT skills alongside literacy and numeracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nottingham College City Hub. All assessment is linked to the esports industry. Each of the four mandatory units is assessed separately, with work building your technical knowledge and practical skills across the different areas of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces esports video, streaming, and social media content.
  • Esports event coordinator, plans and runs competitive gaming events.
  • Esports team manager, supports players and organises team logistics.
  • Streaming producer, manages live broadcasts for esports tournaments.
  • Community manager, builds and runs online gaming communities for organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC in Computing or IT, a natural next step into digital and tech careers.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media Production, useful for content creation and broadcasting roles.
  • Esports or digital apprenticeship, letting you earn while you build industry experience.
  • Level 3 qualification in Business, relevant if you want to manage or run an esports organisation.
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