What is esports?
Esports is organised, competitive, video-gaming where both amateurs and professionals play against each other online and at live spectator events.
Esports can be team-based, making it more social and more beneficial than the stereotypical perceptions of solo video-gaming. At the top level, leading global teams and players can earn significant sums and prize money.
In addition to the social and competitive elements, collaborating and focusing in this environment builds valuable transferable skills for a range of workplace situations such as:
- Teamwork
- Problem solvoing
- Decision Making
- Communication skills |
- Health and fitness
BTEC Esports qualifications
Pearson offer BTECs in Esports for 16+ learners at levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 providing different progression routes depending on interests and career aspirations.
At Levels 2 and 3, Esports qualifications can be taken alongside other academic qualifications, popular choices are often Digital, Creative, Business and Marketing.
For 16+ learners
For 18+ learners
- BTEC Level 2 Skills in Esports
- BTEC Higher National Certificate Level 4 in Esports
- BTEC Higher National Diploma Level 5 in Esports
For International learners
Employment opportunities
Choosing to study Esports as a route to further or higher education and ultimately employment is becoming increasingly popular opening doors to careers learners may not have previously considered.
Successful BTEC learners could choose to forge a career within the Esports community at a professional level advancing to employment in roles such as:
- Esports player
- Team coach
- Shoutcaster and presenter
- Video production editor
- Data analyst
The nature of Esports enables learners to acquire a range of key skills that can lead to successful careers across a range of industries and job roles including:
- Sports coach
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Event planning
- Presenting
- Entrepeneur
Esports partnerships and employers
We have worked with industry experts at the British Esports Federation to develop our BTEC in Esports qualifications and are in touch with key employers in the industry including Williams Sim Racing.
