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Free Level 2 BTEC Diploma in ESports Course in Newport

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 BTEC Diploma in ESports Course in Newport. Classes run at Isle of Wight College, full-time during the day.

This BTEC covers the esports industry from gameplay and content creation to the business and media side of competitive gaming. You can study it alongside other Level 2 subjects, including English, maths, IT, media, and business. The course runs over 36 weeks.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Diploma in ESports.

Who this course is for

The qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to progress to further education or to employment in the esports industry, possibly via an apprenticeship in a related industry.

It offers learners the opportunity to study esports alongside a broad range of L2 qualifications, such as English, Mathematics, media, IT, sports, business or enterprise.

Entry requirements

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the esports industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll develop skills in content creation for esports audiences.
  • You'll study the media and broadcasting side of competitive gaming.
  • You'll learn about the business and enterprise aspects of esports.
  • You'll build knowledge of game design and player performance.
  • You'll understand how esports events are organised and promoted.

How you will learn

The BTEC Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units in the classroom, building a portfolio of work across the course. Assessment is ongoing, so your progress is tracked throughout the year rather than in a single end-of-year test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video and streaming content for esports channels.
  • Esports event coordinator, helps plan and run competitive gaming events.
  • Social media manager, manages online presence for gaming brands or teams.
  • Gaming journalist, writes or presents coverage of the esports industry.
  • Community manager, builds and supports online gaming communities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media Production, a strong next step if you want to focus on content and broadcasting.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Business, useful if the commercial side of esports interests you.
  • Level 3 IT or Computing qualification, relevant for roles in game development or tech support.
  • An apprenticeship in digital marketing, media, or a related field within the games industry.
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