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Free BTEC Level 3 Esports Course in Cirencester

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Esports Course in Cirencester. Classes run full-time at Cirencester College, five days a week during the day. This two-year Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec esports qualification covers the skills, knowledge and industry understanding behind competitive gaming and the wider esports sector. You'll need five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. A Grade 5 in English Language GCSE is recommended.

Who this course is for

Find out more on our website: cirencester.ac.uk

Entry requirements

5+ GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, from the�core subjects, including English Langauge and Maths. With the extensive essay writing involved a Grade 5 in English Language GCSE is recommended.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of esports as a global industry, including its structure and key players.
  • You'll explore competitive gaming formats, tournaments, and how professional esports events are organised.
  • You'll study the technology and platforms that underpin esports, from hardware to streaming tools.
  • You'll analyse player performance, team dynamics, and coaching principles.
  • You'll examine the business and marketing side of esports, including sponsorship and audience development.
  • You'll build skills in content creation and media relevant to the esports sector.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions, practical activities, and project work. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set tasks or exams, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC National Extended Certificate. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years alongside sitting assessed units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cirencester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Esports event coordinator, organising competitive gaming events
  • Esports content creator, producing video, streaming, or social media content
  • Gaming community manager, managing online player communities
  • Esports coach or analyst, supporting team performance
  • Games marketing assistant, promoting titles or esports brands
  • Broadcast or production assistant, supporting esports live streams
  • Esports journalist or writer, covering the competitive gaming scene

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate is worth UCAS points and can support an application to university. You could progress to a degree in Esports, Games Design, Sports Business, or Media Production. Some learners go on to study a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a related subject as a more vocational route into the industry.

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