ESports BTEC National Foundation Extended Diploma Level 3 (Year 2)
The qualification is aimed at learners who want to progress to employment in the esports industry,
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
VP003-YP18
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
The qualification is aimed at learners who want to progress to employment in the esports industry,
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
possibly via an apprenticeship, or who may aspire to enter higher education. The qualification is
endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for learners who want to work in the
industry. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry
in a range of roles.
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the
opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including bachelor’s
degrees.
What You'll Learn
This is a career-focused qualification with industry endorsement that enables learners to learn
underpinning knowledge, develop technical and transferable skills, and gain experience in a variety
of different sections of the esports industry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Esports –
Specification – Issue 3 – May 2021 © Pearson Education Limited 2021
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Learners taking this qualification will study five mandatory units:
• Unit 1: Introduction to Esports
• Unit 2: Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
• Unit 3: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
• Unit 4: Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
• Unit 5: Esports Events.
The mandatory content allows learners to develop their technical skills across the different unit
areas, supported by underpinning knowledge, and provides the opportunity for learners to relate
these to the esports industry.
Learners will also be able to choose 10 optional units up to a total of 600 GLH. The optional units
are intended to give breadth of choice for learners to gain depth in a range of units across the
esports areas of employment, such as sport, media, IT and business enterprise, in addition to
those learned in the mandatory units.
underpinning knowledge, develop technical and transferable skills, and gain experience in a variety
of different sections of the esports industry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Esports –
Specification – Issue 3 – May 2021 © Pearson Education Limited 2021
12
Learners taking this qualification will study five mandatory units:
• Unit 1: Introduction to Esports
• Unit 2: Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
• Unit 3: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
• Unit 4: Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
• Unit 5: Esports Events.
The mandatory content allows learners to develop their technical skills across the different unit
areas, supported by underpinning knowledge, and provides the opportunity for learners to relate
these to the esports industry.
Learners will also be able to choose 10 optional units up to a total of 600 GLH. The optional units
are intended to give breadth of choice for learners to gain depth in a range of units across the
esports areas of employment, such as sport, media, IT and business enterprise, in addition to
those learned in the mandatory units.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed by practical activities and investigations, including a final project at the end of the course.
I'm Interested, What Next?
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Future Opportunities
After you have completed the programme, you could progress onto a Higher Education course at College or university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4). Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk.
Following further study you could work as a:
• PR/Marketing Executive earning up to £50,000 per year
• Broadcast Journalist earning up to £42,000 per year
• Web Content Editor earning up to £40,000 per year
Following further study you could work as a:
• PR/Marketing Executive earning up to £50,000 per year
• Broadcast Journalist earning up to £42,000 per year
• Web Content Editor earning up to £40,000 per year
How to Apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
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Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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