Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Esports Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the esports industry from the ground up. You'll explore skills and strategies, enterprise and entrepreneurship, and develop your abilities in both single-player and multi-player team events. The btec national foundation diploma in esports qualification also builds transferable skills such as organising competitions and coaching players. Esports has grown rapidly, creating new roles across the entertainment industry worldwide. Entry requires GCSE Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths.
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). The Level 3 Diploma 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 brandGames DesignVideo ProductionPsychology for EsportsUltimately, 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 the foundation degree in Games and Interactive Design at University Centre South Devon. 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
Entry requirements
You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English, You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in Maths, You should have a genuine interest in this subject
What you will learn
You'll develop skills and strategies for competitive esports play, including single-player and multiplayer team formats.
You'll explore enterprise and entrepreneurship within the esports industry.
You'll learn how to organise and manage esports competitions.
You'll develop coaching skills to support and improve other players.
You'll study the structure and growth of the global esports industry.
You'll build transferable professional skills applicable across the wider entertainment and digital sectors.
How you will learn
You'll study in a practical, technical environment designed for esports. Learning is hands-on, combining classroom sessions with applied project work. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma is coursework-based, using assignments and projects rather than traditional exams. You'll be assessed on your practical skills, knowledge of the industry, and your ability to apply what you've learned to real tasks and scenarios.
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: train and develop competitive players and teams.
Tournament organiser: plan and run esports competitions and events.
Esports content creator: produce video, streaming, or social media content.
Community manager: manage online gaming communities and player engagement.
Esports analyst: review gameplay data to improve team performance.
Gaming events coordinator: support live and online esports events.
Broadcast production assistant: work on esports streams and live coverage.
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Esports (Level 3): a larger qualification that deepens your study and strengthens university applications.
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Computing, Digital Media, or Business: a step toward degree-level study in a related field.
University degree in Esports, Games Design, or Digital Media: for those aiming at specialist or management roles in the industry.
