Designed for students aiming to enter the esports industry, this course provides specialist knowledge and skills to support your development, whether toward employment or further study.

Throughout the programme, you’ll learn about digital technologies, including gaming and streaming platforms, while collaborating on live projects with local businesses in the esports sector.

Over two years, you will study various units including:

Year 1

  • Introduction to Esports
  • Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
  • Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players

    • Year 2

  • Esports Events
  • Live-streamed Broadcasting
  • Producing an Esports Brand
  • Video Production
  • Games Design
  • Business Applications of Esports in Social Media
  • Shoutcasting
  • Esports Coaching
  • Psychology for Esports Performance
  • Nutrition for Esports Performance

    • Learn from industry-experienced staff with strong links to the esports industry

    • Links with local esports organisations and businesses

    • Code Club and Esports-specific events

    • Regular live client briefs and opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals

    • The chance to compete in national and international esports competitions

    • Field trips to esports events and industry-related locations

    Before enrolling on this course, you will need to have:

    • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths (preferably at grade 5).

    • Level 2 Computing or equivalent at Merit or Distinction, and suitable GCSEs.

    • GCSE Computing is an advantage

    You can apply using our online application form by clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information or support with your enquiry or application, please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.

    Upon completion of this course, you could progress onto:

    • HNC/HND in Esports

    • Foundation Degree in Games Development, Computing, Broadcasting and more.

    • BSc (Hons) in Esports, Computing, and Systems Development

    16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees

    Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify for help with your fees. If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01909 504500.

    Purchasing the “BTEC Nationals in Esports Student Book” is highly recommended. ISBN: 9781292166926

    Esport is a very friendly environment and the tutors are great! After my course, I plan to take my skills to the next level and focus on my YouTube career.
    Deanna McKellar - Esport
    Deanna McKellar Level 3 Esports - Former Student of The Growth Education Centre