Free BTEC Level 3 Esports Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec esports qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association and carries UCAS points. The course runs over one year and covers coaching, leadership, esports events, entrepreneurship, and practical gaming. You'll develop skills in communication, teamwork, decision-making, and cyber skills. If you don't have GCSE English or maths at grade 4 or above, you can study those alongside the course.
Who this course is for
The Esports industry is currently demonstrating huge growth. This course has been designed to enable students to learn and develop the required skills and knowledge needed to progress onto University or into employment in this exciting industry. The qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for students wanting to work in the industry. It also carries UCAS points and many Universities offer Esports degrees. This can either be a one-year or two year full-time course and provides an in-depth study of the sector, supporting progression to either higher education or employment in key areas of the industry such as: Coaching, Health and Fitness in the Esports industry, Enterprise and Creativity, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Esports Events, Practical Gaming, Gaming Citizenship, Personal and Professional Development along with an understanding and appreciation of the positive benefits of Esports. The emphasis is on the development of skills needed to be successful in the Esports industry, including entrepreneurship, innovation, teamwork, communication, leadership skills, confidence building, decision-making, reaction times, reading comprehension skills, cyber skills, dexterity and concentration. Students who do not have English/Maths GCSE at C/4 will have the opportunity to study English and maths alongside their programme. You will be studying in our brand-new digital technology suite, which features: . Bespoke gaming benches & corsair gaming chairs . Custom built intel core 17 gaming PCs . 28
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching skills relevant to competitive gaming environments.
You'll study health, fitness, and wellbeing in the esports industry.
You'll explore enterprise, creativity, and entrepreneurship in esports.
You'll learn how to plan and manage esports events.
You'll build leadership and teamwork skills through practical gaming activity.
You'll understand gaming citizenship and responsible online conduct.
You'll strengthen communication, reaction times, dexterity, and concentration.
You'll work on personal and professional development for the esports sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in a dedicated digital technology suite with custom-built gaming PCs and bespoke gaming benches. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format uses coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll be assessed through projects, practical tasks, and written work across the units you study. Full-time daytime attendance is required throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Esports coach: supporting players to improve performance and strategy
Esports event coordinator: organising and running competitive gaming events
Gaming content creator: producing video, streaming, or written esports content
Esports community manager: managing online communities and player engagement
Gaming industry marketing assistant: promoting brands, products, or tournaments
Esports analyst: reviewing gameplay data to inform team decisions
What you could study next
A degree in Esports, Game Design, or Sports Coaching at university. This qualification carries UCAS points, and many universities now offer dedicated esports degrees.
A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in a related subject such as Business, Media, or Sport, if you want to specialise further before committing to a full degree.
Professional qualifications in coaching or event management if you want to focus on a specific career path within the industry.
