Download our prospectus

16-18

Download 16-18 prospectus

University & Professional Development

Download University & Professional Development prospectus

Not sure? No problem

Choosing what to study can be challenging. Speak to one of our advisors to find out what your options are.

Advice & Help Centre

Quick facts

Qualification type Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Duration 2 years
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements 5 x GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and English at Grade 5 or above or current West Suffolk College students with an appropriate Level 2 qualification at Merit grade and one of either GCSE maths or English at grade 4 or above.
Campus West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes

Is it for me?

If you are looking to join a modern, fast-growing industry with technology and gaming at its heart, where you can also learn extensive transferable skills, this could be the course for you. 
Esports is a fast-growing global industry, which not only requires Esports players, but also the professionals to manage and develop Esports events. This qualification has been developed to meet this upcoming demand for skills in managing and developing Esports. 
The personal development and range of transferable professional skills you learn on this Esports course, such as teamwork, communication, strategic thinking and multi-tasking will enable you to progress to employment across a range of roles within Esports and many other related industries. 

What you'll learn

  • Introduction to Esports 
  • Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis 
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry 
  • Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players 
  • Esports Events
  • Livestream Broadcasting 
  • Video Production 
  • Computer Networking 
  • Games Design 
  • Producing an Esports Brand 
  • Business use of social media 

Assessment

You will be assessed using a diverse range of assessment methods including written reports, online tests, software applications, practical demonstrations, and professional discussions. 

Example careers

  • Professional Player
  • Coach 
  • Shoutcaster/Host 
  • Esports Analyst 
  • Esports Journalist 
  • Esports Content Creator 
  • Administrator  
  • Esports Broadcast/Production 
  • Community Manager 
  • Team/Player Management and Operations 
  • Events Management 

Days & times

Starting September 2025


Ask us a Question

If there is anything more you would like to know about this course, please message us here.

Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email address
Invalid Input
Please enter a message

Ask us a Question

If there is anything more you would like to know about this course, please message us here.

Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email address
Invalid Input
Please enter a message