Do esports students do more than play games?
Central Bedfordshire College has introduced a BTEC course in esports that focuses on professional skills beyond just gaming. Students learn about psychology, nutrition, video production, and broadcasting to prepare for careers in the competitive gaming industry.
Why it matters
This reflects the formalization of esports as a legitimate academic and vocational pathway in higher education.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Danny Fullbrook Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Getty Images Playing video games in college may seem unusual, but for many teenagers across the country, it could lead to professional careers.
The article provides an objective overview of a new educational curriculum.
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