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Level 2 Certificate in Esports

NSCG Newcastle College

Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB

BTEC Technical Award L1/2
Level 2
Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Newcastle College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Embark on an exciting journey in the world of esports with our Level 2 Certificate program. Dive into the fundamentals of competitive gaming, team dynamics and esports industry trends. Gain practical experience in game strategy, event management and community engagement. This comprehensive program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly growing esports industry whether you dream of becoming a professional gamer, esports coach, or event organizer. Apply now and level up your career in esports.

Course Details

The aim of this course is to provide you with a practical introduction to the exciting and rapidly growing industry of Esports. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of areas in the sector that combines Esports, event management and business skills. The course lasts one year and covers a wide range of areas within the field of Esports. For the Esports part of the course, there are no exams and all assessments are coursework based. The course is divided into 4 units, which are as follows: Unit 1 � Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments (30 credits)Unit 2 � Establishing an E-Sports Organisation (90 credits) Unit 3 � Streaming for Esports (60 credits)Unit 4 � Plan for an Esports Event (60 credits)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The course is structured into 4 units, these are likely to be delivered in 2 blocks of 2 units. Lessons will be of a practical nature including demonstrations and tutor-led activities resulting in the creation of an Esports event and how to effectively stream your Esports skillset. There will be some lessons covering the theory associated with the topics, as these are required to give practical work context. You will be assessed through a range of assignment tasks, a large number of which will involve creation of products. These will be assessed against criteria to decide whether the work produced is of pass, merit or distinction level. At the end of the year you will be awarded a qualification grade based upon your achievement in all 4 units. This course is entirely assessment based with no external exam.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, one of which MUST be English or Maths. Achievement of an equivalent full time level 1 course is also acceptable and must include GCSE maths or English at grade 3 or above. Students should also be able to provide school reports providing evidence of good attendance and effort, to support their application.�If you do not have these entry requirements and are keen to join the course, we are happy to discuss your suitability during a course discussion appointment.�

Your next steps...

On completion of this course to the target grade of Merit level, you will be eligible to progress to a BTEC Extended Diploma in Esports, IT or Business. This qualification will provide you with further experience of Esports and provides an excellent point from which to launch your career or progress to university.

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