Free BTEC Level 3 Esports Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. This level 3 btec esports qualification covers the professional esports landscape from the ground up. You'll study technical gaming skills, streaming and content creation, event management, performance analysis, and the business side of competitive gaming. The course is funded through the ESFA 16 to 19 programme, so there are no fees for eligible learners. It's a broad btec esports qualification that combines practical skills with academic study, preparing you for roles across the gaming and digital entertainment industry.
Who this course is for
More details about studying Esports at Scarborough Sixth Form College can be found on the S6F website, https://s6f.ac.uk/courses/esports-single?category=applied-generals. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any queries sent to [email protected]
Entry requirements
Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop professional gaming strategies and performance optimisation techniques.
You'll learn streaming, content creation, and digital broadcasting production.
You'll study event management and organisation within the esports industry.
You'll build skills in team leadership, communication, and competitive teamwork.
You'll analyse performance data and apply coaching strategies.
You'll explore marketing and brand management in esports.
You'll practise academic research, project management, and professional portfolio development.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough Sixth Form College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format is primarily assessed through coursework, assignments, and projects rather than written exams. You'll build a professional portfolio over the two years, alongside research tasks, presentations, and practical gaming and production work. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Esports event coordinator: organise and manage competitive gaming events
Content creator or streamer: produce gaming content for online platforms
Esports performance analyst: review gameplay data to improve team results
Digital broadcaster: support live production of esports tournaments
Gaming community manager: manage audiences and social media for gaming brands
Esports coach: support players in developing competitive skills
Marketing assistant (gaming sector): promote brands within the gaming industry
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing or Digital Media: a Level 4 route into the technical or creative side of the gaming industry.
BA (Hons) in Esports Management or Games Design: degree-level study at university, building directly on your BTEC National.
BA (Hons) in Sports Business Management: broadens your options into wider sports event and commercial management.
Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeships in digital marketing or broadcasting: earn while you develop specialist skills in related industries.
