BTEC Esports
Compete, Create, and Lead in Gaming Excellence. A two-year Extended Diploma equivalent to three A Levels, focused on esports performance, game design, and industry management.
Ages 16-18
Years 12–13
8 Mandatory Units
Gaming Focus
1080 GLH
Two-Year Programme
Competition
Team Events
Master E-sports Excellence
Prime School's International Level 3 E-sports pathway combines competitive gaming, game design, event management, and industry business. Learners develop professional gaming skills, create game content, and manage esports events for Portuguese and international audiences.
Competitive Gaming
Develop elite gaming skills, strategic thinking, team coordination, and performance analysis across popular esports titles.
Game Design & Development
Create game concepts, design mechanics, develop prototypes, and understand game development workflows and tools.
E-sports Event Management
Plan and execute tournaments, manage live streaming, coordinate teams, and oversee event logistics and production.
Industry Business
Understand esports economics, sponsorship, broadcasting rights, team management, and the global gaming industry landscape.
Specification
The Extended Diploma (1080 GLH) combines mandatory esports-focused units (including Pearson Set Assignments) with optional specialist units. Your final option set is confirmed with your academic team based on strengths and progression goals.
| Unit | GLH | Type |
|---|---|---|
|
1
Introduction to Global EsportsPSA
|
— | M |
|
2
Esports Skills
|
— | M |
|
3
Esports Strategies and Analysis
|
— | M |
|
4
Market Research for Start Up BusinessPSA
|
— | M |
|
5
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports
IndustryPSA
|
— | M |
|
6
Health and Wellbeing for Esports PlayersPSA
|
— | M |
|
7
Esports Events
|
— | M |
|
8
Ethical and Current Issues in EsportsPSA
|
— | M |
|
9
Live-streamed Broadcasting
|
— | O |
|
10
Esports Branding
|
— | O |
|
11
Video Production
|
— | O |
|
12
Games Design
|
— | O |
|
13
Business Applications of Esports in Social Media
|
— | O |
|
14
Shoutcasting
|
— | O |
|
15
Esports Coaching
|
— | O |
|
16
Psychology for Esports Performance
|
— | O |
|
17
Nutrition for Esports Performance
|
— | O |
|
18
Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport
|
— | O |
|
19
Esports Law
|
— | O |
|
20
Esports Enterprise Launch
|
— | O |
|
21
Customer Immersion Experiences
|
— | O |
|
22
Computer Networking
|
— | O |
How You'll Excel in E-sports
Competitive tournaments, game development projects, and expert coaching — designed to build confident, employable esports professionals.
Assessment at a Glance
- Coursework-based assessment: game design portfolios, tournament reports, presentations, and strategic analysis.
- PSA units use Pearson briefs with external standards verification.
- Competitive performance and strategic thinking are assessed through authentic esports scenarios.
Mentoring & Progression
- Coaching and feedback cycles to strengthen gaming performance and strategic skills.
- University pathway planning for HNC/HND E-sports and degree progression.
- Industry connections and internship preparation with esports teams and gaming companies.
Progression & Recognition
Graduates progress confidently to top universities and competitive esports and gaming industry careers.
E-sports-Ready Skills
- Competitive gaming strategies, team coordination, performance analysis, and coaching techniques
- Game design principles, prototyping, development workflows, and industry-standard tools
- Event management, live streaming, tournament operations, and production coordination
- Esports business, sponsorship management, broadcasting, and industry economics
University & Career
- E-sports, game design, digital media, or computer science degrees
- UK, EU, and North American universities with UCAS tariff recognition
- Professional gaming, game development, event management, and esports business roles
- Prime School's esports teams and IB Career-related pathways
BTEC PATHWAY
Level up from competitive gaming to industry leadership—master event production, strategic gameplay, and business management in the dynamic esports sector.
E-sports (Level 3) --> E-sports (Level 4) --> E-sports (Level 5)
Ready to Build Your Gaming Future?
Speak with admissions to map your pathway from Level 3 into HNC/HND and degree progression.