Diploma in Esports L3
at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college
What the college says
The Esports industry is currently demonstrating huge growth. This course has been designed to enable students to learn and develop the required skills and knowledge needed to progress onto University or into employment in this exciting industry. The qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association as being suitable for students wanting to work in the industry. It also carries UCAS points and many Universities offer Esports degrees. This can either be a one-year or two year full-time course and provides an in-depth study of the sector, supporting progression to either higher education or employment in key areas of the industry such as: Coaching, Health and Fitness in the Esports industry, Enterprise and Creativity, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Esports Events, Practical Gaming, Gaming Citizenship, Personal and Professional Development along with an understanding and appreciation of the positive benefits of Esports. The emphasis is on the development of skills needed to be successful in the Esports industry, including entrepreneurship, innovation, teamwork, communication, leadership skills, confidence building, decision-making, reaction times, reading comprehension skills, cyber skills, dexterity and concentration. Students who do not have English/Maths GCSE at C/4 will have the opportunity to study English and maths alongside their programme. You will be studying in our brand-new digital technology suite, which features: . Bespoke gaming benches & corsair gaming ch
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Woodhouse Lane Campus
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland
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