Esports BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

36038W1 | Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

Are you looking to break into the esports industry? 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. esports offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as sport, marketing, enterprise, IT and the creatives.
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What will I study?

You will get introduced to the exciting world of esports and develop your skills, strategies and analysis alongside developing your skills in video production , games design and how to produce an esports brand.

You will gain an overview of Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for esports players and learn more about Live-streamed broadcasting, shoutcasting and launching your esports enterprise. The course will also cover topics including nutrition and psychology for esports performance and you will learn about ethical and current issues within the industry and develop your computer networking skills too.

How long is the course?

Full Time for two academic years

How will I be assessed?

Continuous assessment throughout the programme through both written and practical assessments. Each individual unit and full award are graded as pass, merit or distinction.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 4-9 including maths and English

What can I progress onto?

On completion of the programme you could apply to Higher Education or Foundation degrees within esport, Business, Leisure or Computing industries. Alternatively, students will have gained a range of skills throughout the programme that are recognised by employers and may wish to pursue immediate careers with employers or apprenticeship providers.

Other Information

Career Prospects include Team coach; events organiser; shoutcaster and presenter; social media influencer; video production editor; photographer and data analyst.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£7146.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£249.00
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Cyber Security Professionals

Cyber security professionals design, implement, test and maintain cyber security systems and track, investigate and analyse data linked to cybercrime.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.7%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£29,337
Entry
£51,712
Median
£85,373
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Uses specialist software to gather and analyse information and evidence relating to cybercrime and presents findings to law enforcement officials or private clients.
  • Deals with and reports on breaches in security.
  • Makes recommendations concerning software/system quality.
  • Develops quality standards and validation techniques.
  • Develops test plans for security systems and undertakes and documents the testing of security systems weaknesses and errors, identifies source of problems and proposes solutions.
  • Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up response plans for situations where security is compromised.

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics Education and Training Customer and Personal Service Telecommunications Clerical Engineering and Technology Administration and Management Design Mathematics English Language Public Safety and Security Law and Government Communications and Media Personnel and Human Resources Sales and Marketing Economics and Accounting Production and Processing

Skills

Active Learning Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Monitoring Learning Strategies Writing Speaking
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IT Network Professionals

IT network professionals design, set up and maintain computer networks, support the network users and fix problems which arise.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.49%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£25,103
Entry
£38,478
Median
£70,040
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
  • Ensures network security, reports on, investigates and fixes network faults.
  • Creates users' accounts and provides troubleshooting service to users.
  • Monitors performance and makes recommendations concerning network quality..
  • Implements and evaluates new networking environments, including software and hardware.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Computers and Electronics Education and Training Telecommunications English Language Engineering and Technology Mathematics Administration and Management

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Learning Critical Thinking Active Listening Learning Strategies Writing Speaking Monitoring
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