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