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About the course
Esports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams. The esports industry is a fast-growing global industry. In February 2019, Newzoo published its 2019 Global Esports Market Report. This stated that, in 2018, the global esports market was valued at U.S. $655 million. This rose to nearly U.S. $865 million in 2019 and is projected to reach U.S. $1.79 billion in 2022. 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.
How your work is assessed
100% coursework and you have to meet all the criteria from each of the assignments.
What is expected of you
To create an environment which helps you to have the best chance of success we expect all learners to: Attend regularly and be punctual Behave responsibly and safely at all times Contribute to creating a pleasant learning environment Abide by the Computer Use Policy Meet set deadlines for work
What it prepares you for
The primary focus of the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Esports is on progressing to employment across a range of roles within esports. Jobs that are available in these areas include:
- Esports player
- Team coach
- Events organiser
- Shoutcaster and presenter
- Social media influencer
- Video production editor
- Data analyst
The qualification attracts UCAS Tariff points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to entry requirements for many related courses. When taken in a two-year, full-time study programme with other qualifications, such as an A Level in Business or Media or a relevant Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate, learners can progress to higher-education degree programmes, such as a BA (Hons) in Events Management, a BA (Hons) in Media or a BA (Hons) in Esports, as well as accessing Higher Nationals directly from the qualification. Learners should check entry requirements for degree and HND programmes with providers.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE at grade 4 and above including Maths and English
For more information
If you are an internal applicant, please talk to Mr Inman about the possibility of studying Esports in the Sixth Form. If you are an external applicant and would like more details about this course please email sixthform@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk