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National Progression Award: eSports SCQF Level 5 (School Pupils Only)

This course will give you an overview of the competitive gaming eSports industry. You learn about the structure of the esports industry, including the history of eSports, the types of jobs available, and the various pathways into the industry. You will learn about key factors in improving game performance, teamwork, and communication. Finally, you’ll learn to organise & promote esports events. Wherever possible, your lecturers will use projects simulating the real world eSports industry for your learning and assessment. Your assessments will be a combination of closed book tests, open book tests, reports, and project-based work. This course will be ideal for candidates interested in pursuing a career in the eSports industry, or who simply want to learn more about eSports and the world of competitive gaming.

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Level:

SCQF Level 5

Study Mode:

  • Other part-time day programme

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • 1 year part time.
  • Two afternoons per week 2-4pm, one of which will be online.

What skills will I learn?

  • Team working
  • Organisation
  • Creative design
  • Planning

What will I study?

  • eSports: The Esports Industry
  • eSports: Game Performance
  • eSports: Organising & Promoting Events

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Upon successful completion of this qualification you could progress to the following course;
  • Intermediate Certificate: Computer Games Design and Animation (with eSports) SCQF Level 5.

What career opportunities are there?

  • eSports player
  • Event organiser
  • eSports team captain
  • eSports team coach
  • eSports commentator
  • Streamer
  • Other related jobs in the industry 

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