Level 2 BTEC Diploma in ESports Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study the esports industry from the ground up, covering skills and strategies, enterprise, and entrepreneurship. The course also develops practical skills in organising competitions, coaching players, and competing in single-player and multi-player events. Entry requires English and Maths at Level 1 and a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 3 or above. This Pearson Edexcel level 2 BTEC Diploma in ESports qualification leads to a wide range of roles in the growing global esports and entertainment sector.
Who this course is for
You will learn within a state-of-the-art practical and technical environment introducing you to Esports, skills and strategies, enterprise and entrepreneurship in the Esports industry; as well as developing your skills for single player and multi-player team events. Esports has extensively grown in recent years, creating hundreds of new jobs in the entertainment industry worldwide. You will also cover a wide range of transferable skills including; organising competitions, coaching players and commentating on games (shoutcasting). This course allows for practical and professional skills development. You will create business plans to build teams, create online communities and promote your events through digital marketing.?Additionally, in this growth sector, the impact of key emerging topics such as; ethical and legislative regulations, psychology for Esports performance and nutrition for Esports performance and how they are affecting the Esports environment will be explored. As well as the mandatory units of study stated above, you will also have the opportunity to choose optional units, including; Producing an Esports brand Games Design Video Production Psychology for Esports Ultimately, this course will provide you with opportunities to progress within the exciting Esports gaming industry as well as providing you opportunities to pursue a career relating to sales, marketing or event management. The course allows you to develop entrepreneurship and enterprise skills to create a start-up business or gain employment in a large-scale organisation. Additionally, with successful completion, there are opportunities to progress to higher-level qualifications such as a Level 3 Esports Diploma, Level 3 Games Production, Level 3 Business You can view your progression opportunities here!You will learn using new, industry-standard software and equipment in our state-of-the-art Hi Tech & Digital Centre. Everything in the Centre is designed to reflect the equipment that profe
Entry requirements
You will be required to have achieved English at Level 1, You will be required to have achieved Maths at Level 1, You will need to have achieved a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, You should have a genuine interest in this subject
What you will learn
You'll develop skills and strategies for both single-player and multiplayer team events.
You'll learn how the esports industry works, including its structure and commercial landscape.
You'll explore enterprise and entrepreneurship within esports.
You'll practise organising and running esports competitions.
You'll develop coaching skills to support other players.
You'll build transferable skills in teamwork, communication, and event coordination.
How you will learn
You'll study in a practical, technical environment designed for esports. Learning is classroom-based and hands-on, combining theory with applied tasks. Assessment is through Pearson Edexcel's BTEC model, which uses coursework, assignments, and practical projects rather than traditional exams. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply knowledge to real esports scenarios across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Devon 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: planning and running competitive gaming events
Content creator: producing gaming content for streaming platforms
Esports team manager: overseeing rosters, schedules, and logistics
Gaming community manager: managing online communities for brands or teams
Broadcast or production assistant: supporting live esports event coverage
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Esports or Games Design: the natural next step for deeper specialist study and university entry.
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing: useful if you want to work in esports brand management or community roles.
Level 3 in Business or Enterprise: builds on the entrepreneurship strand of this course for those interested in running their own esports business.
