ESports BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3
The qualification is aimed at learners who want to progress to employment in the esports industry,
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Diploma
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
VP003-AD15
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
TBC
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
The qualification is aimed at learners who want to progress to employment in the esports industry,
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
Group Times
We’re currently finalising next year’s timetable, but you can register your interest now to receive priority access to this course before enrolment officially opens. We will let you know once the priority access window opens.
Fees
Tuition Fee: £2882.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
This is a career-focused qualification with industry endorsement that enables learners to learn
underpinning knowledge, develop technical and transferable skills, and gain experience in a variety
of different sections of the esports industry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Esports –
Specification – Issue 3 – May 2021 © Pearson Education Limited 2021
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Learners taking this qualification will study five mandatory units:
• Unit 1: Introduction to Esports
• Unit 2: Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
• Unit 3: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
• Unit 4: Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
• Unit 5: Esports Events.
The mandatory content allows learners to develop their technical skills across the different unit
areas, supported by underpinning knowledge, and provides the opportunity for learners to relate
these to the esports industry.
Learners will also be able to choose 10 optional units up to a total of 600 GLH. The optional units
are intended to give breadth of choice for learners to gain depth in a range of units across the
esports areas of employment, such as sport, media, IT and business enterprise, in addition to
those learned in the mandatory units.
underpinning knowledge, develop technical and transferable skills, and gain experience in a variety
of different sections of the esports industry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Esports –
Specification – Issue 3 – May 2021 © Pearson Education Limited 2021
12
Learners taking this qualification will study five mandatory units:
• Unit 1: Introduction to Esports
• Unit 2: Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
• Unit 3: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
• Unit 4: Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
• Unit 5: Esports Events.
The mandatory content allows learners to develop their technical skills across the different unit
areas, supported by underpinning knowledge, and provides the opportunity for learners to relate
these to the esports industry.
Learners will also be able to choose 10 optional units up to a total of 600 GLH. The optional units
are intended to give breadth of choice for learners to gain depth in a range of units across the
esports areas of employment, such as sport, media, IT and business enterprise, in addition to
those learned in the mandatory units.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed by practical activities and investigations, including a final project at the end of the course.
Entry Requirements
Four GCSEs grades 4 or above including English and Maths. We may also need to see a qualification in media or IT
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
After you have completed the programme, you could progress onto a Higher Education course at College or university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4). Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk.
Following further study you could work as a:
• PR/Marketing Executive earning up to £50,000 per year
• Broadcast Journalist earning up to £42,000 per year
• Web Content Editor earning up to £40,000 per year
Following further study you could work as a:
• PR/Marketing Executive earning up to £50,000 per year
• Broadcast Journalist earning up to £42,000 per year
• Web Content Editor earning up to £40,000 per year
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