“Not every victory happens when you win a match. Sometimes they happen when you simply don't give up.”
Mr Luxford, Teacher of Esports
Esports is one of the newest and most exciting courses offered at Queen Ethelburga’s College, a top independent school in Yorkshire for students aged 14 to 18.
This dynamic subject involves organised competitive video gaming, with students competing individually or in teams in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, valued at over £1 billion and boasting more than 30 million global viewers.
We’ve created a state-of-the-art Esports Suite, equipped with high-performance gaming PCs, professional gaming chairs, and accessories, to prepare our students for success in national competitions such as Valorant, F1, and Minecraft.
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Why Choose a BTEC in Esports?
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Esports Courses Near York – BTEC Qualifications at QE
The BTEC explores the structure of the Esports industry, job roles and specific tactics, strategy and performance when competing.
BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports – Pearson
“I chose Esports because I saw how much the school invested in the equipment and resources to help us succeed. The course has expanded my knowledge of the industry and helped prepare me for a future in Esports.”
Assessment: 100% Coursework
This qualification will provide a greater understanding of this exciting industry as you learn about genres, teams and tournaments. It is a practical course which will also improve your research, analysis and communication, and build your business skills in customer engagement, branding and promotion.
Units Include:
- Unit 1: Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
- Unit 2: Establishing an Esports Organisation
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Esports – Pearson
“The course is modern and exciting. We study everything from game genres and team strategy to how the industry operates. It's fascinating to see how big and diverse the Esports world really is.”
Assessment: 100% Examination
The qualification will explore the structure of the Esports industry in the UK, and the various roles and routes associated with the business, before moving on to looking at specific tactics and strategies used by high-performing Esports teams.
Units Include:
- 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
Follow Our Esports Teams’ Journey
One of the most exciting parts of our programme is competing in national school Esports tournaments. Our students represent QE in games like Valorant, F1 Racing, and Minecraft, competing against other schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.
Why study Esports at Queen Ethelburga’s College?
- One of the few independent schools in Yorkshire to offer and compete in Esports.
- Students regularly place highly in national competitions, often as the youngest competitors.
- Learn and compete in a dedicated Esports classroom with professional gaming equipment.
- Be part of Team QE, with opportunities to lead and captain your own team.
Start Your Esports Career in Yorkshire
Ready to take the next step? Visit us during an Open Day or book a private tour to meet our students, see our facilities, and discover why Queen Ethelburga’s is a top choice for Esports education in Yorkshire.
