E-Sports
A Level 2 E-sports course provides an introduction to the competitive world of electronic sports, focusing on developing foundational skills for careers in the industry.
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Learn about the games industry, understanding the e-sports ecosystem.
BCE’s E-Sports course will equip you with the skills you need to break into major games tournaments and teams, as well as roles within the industry, such as players, coaches, managers, and streamers; and more at BCE’s cutting-edge Digital Future Campus.
Games industry is worth £5.26bn 54% increase in jobs Skills shortages in entry level workers
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BCE’s brand new Digital Future Campus is one of the most advanced in the country for further education students, packed with cutting-edge Animation & VFX equipment and an industry-led curriculum that rivals some of the UK’s top universities.
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Level 2 E-Sports
Level 2 E-Sports Duration: 1 Year
A Level 2 E-sports course provides an introduction to the competitive world of electronic sports, focusing on developing foundational skills for careers in the industry. It typically covers key areas such as understanding the e-sports ecosystem, including major games, tournaments, and teams, as well as roles within the industry, such as coaches, managers, and streamers.
Students will also learn about the practical aspects of gaming, such as team communication, alongside technical skills like streaming hardware and software setup. The course often includes lessons on health and well-being, emphasising the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle while pursuing e-sports.
You will have the opportunity to join our BCE E-Sports team: The Blackhorse Knights – weekly sessions + tournaments
- Introduction to Esports Journalism
- Live Stream Broadcasting
- Esports Professional Practice
- Esports Events
- Esports Coaching & Psychology, Wellbeing & Fitness
| Qualification: UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production |
Entry Requirements Level 2: 3 x GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English (or equivalent)
All of our courses are free for 16-18 year olds and 19-23 if the funding criteria is met. To discuss this further, email: [email protected]
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BCE’s industry partnerships will help you break through to the games industry and develop your skills in gaming and games design.
RUMBLE
BCE partner with Rumble E-Sports who provide gaming tournament opportunities for our students to compete for global recognition and prizes as well as additional work experience opportunities.
Tournament finals take place at the Red BulL Sphere in Shoreditch + live-streamed!!
Join BCE’s Esports team and show us what you’re made of
Our student-led Esports team The Blackhorse Knights have competed at the British Esports Championships and Digital Schoolhouse Super Smash Bros Ultimate Team Battle. Big Creative Education’s state-of-the-art Esports Hub is home to The Blackhorse Knights and is open to all students in our new Digital Future campus, offering an area to train, compete, shoutcast, promote and coach. Building your professional skills for the Esports industry has never been easier.
Why study with us?
Developing the best learning environments for students
Learn from the best Professional tutors with extensive industry experience will teach you everything you need to know
Develop your skills Equip yourself with the skills needed for in-demand jobs in the industry, working to real-world briefs
State-of-the-Art The most up to date industry-standard equipment allows your ability to shine
Proven success Many of our students progress into careers in London’s exciting creative economy or go on to study at top universities
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Vocational success rate for Academy learners
74
of BCE Level 3 learners progress to University
88
of BCE apprentices progress into careers in London’s creative economy
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Ofsted Report
Big Creative Training Limited (BCT) is an independent training provider based in Walthamstow. BCT opened in 2000 and offers creative industries programmes for 16 to 19, apprenticeships, adult courses and alternative provision. BCT is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all areas.
Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a 16 to 19 academy based in Walthamstow. The academy opened in September 2014 and offers study programmes for students aged 16 to 19 in subjects to prepare them primarily for further study or employment in the creative industries. BCA is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Teachers have very good subject knowledge and industrial experience, as well as strong commercial links with practitioners and employers; they use these effectively to help inspire students and provide a strongly vocational context to their development.
All staff work closely with students to help them overcome any barriers to learning, to assure their health and welfare, to maintain good behaviour and a positive work ethic; as a result, students feel safe and are able to achieve their potential.
