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Level 2 BTEC Diploma in ESports Course in Kensington and Chelsea

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in ESports Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options.

This BTEC esports qualification covers the skills, techniques, and knowledge the esports industry expects. You'll explore game performance, content creation, event production, and the business side of esports. The course runs over 35 weeks. You'll need at least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Esports is aimed at students who have chosen to focus their learning and career development within the world of esports and who are looking for an engaging and stimulating qualification which will prepare them for successful performance in working life and progression into employment by developing a range of essential skills, techniques and attitudes. Also this is a career-focused qualification with industry endorsement enabling learners to develop underpinning knowledge and technical and transferable skills that gain experience in a variety of different sections of the esports industry. Learners taking this qualification will study one optional and five mandatory units

Entry requirements

3 GCSE at grade 3 and above

What you will learn

  • You'll develop game performance skills and competitive play strategies.
  • You'll learn how esports events are planned and produced.
  • You'll create content for esports audiences across digital platforms.
  • You'll explore how esports organisations and businesses operate.
  • You'll build skills in teamwork, communication, and professional conduct.
  • You'll understand the roles and career paths available in the esports industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the North Kensington Campus. The Pearson BTEC Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and knowledge across the units. Practical tasks and projects reflect real industry scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video and social media content for esports brands.
  • Esports event coordinator, helps organise and run competitive gaming events.
  • Social media coordinator, manages online presence for gaming or esports organisations.
  • Broadcast assistant, supports live streaming and esports broadcast production.
  • Community manager, builds and moderates online gaming communities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Esports, the natural next step for deeper industry knowledge and higher-level skills.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media Production, useful if you want to focus on content and broadcast.
  • Level 3 Digital Media qualification, broadens your options across the wider digital sector.
  • A university foundation or degree course in Esports, Game Design, or Digital Media, for those aiming at graduate-level roles.
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