BTEC National Extended Diploma in Esports Level 3 Pearson
at Morley College, London · college
What the college says
Esports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams. This suite of qualifications has been developed to meet this upcoming demand for skills in esports. The qualifications include a breadth of transferable skills that enable learners to experience different areas of esports to aid their progression to employment, either directly or via further study. Esports offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as sport, marketing, enterprise, IT and the creatives. It provides an opportunity for alignment of social, physical, mental and financial skills into one qualification to deepen and expand learning. These are skills that are highly valued in the changing and fluid workplace. Learners must apply strategy, skill and teamwork to be successful. Learners taking this qualification will study three optional and four mandatory units.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Morley College London North Kensington Campus
Wornington Road, London, W10 5QQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · London
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