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Level 3 National Extended Diploma in ESports (BTEC)

at South Bank Colleges, London · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Is this the course for you?Esports is big business. In 2021, the global Esports market was valued at just over $1.08 billion, an almost 50 percent increase from the previous year, and by 2024 it is forecast that Esports will be worth over $1.6 billion worldwide. *Even traditional sport stars are getting in on the act, and everyone from David Beckham to Odell Beckham Jr, and Mason Mount to Max Verstappen are founding teams and promoting the industry.There has never been a better time to enter this dynamic and adrenaline-fuelled environment, and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports is designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to build your own Esports legacy.This course covers everything from founding and building a team, organising tournaments and events, coaching and strategy, and livestreams and shoutcasting; right through to nutrition and psychology for Esport players, business applications, and the law and ethics that underpin the industry.Prepare to Level Up!*Statista, �eSports market revenue worldwide from 2019 to 2024�, April 6th 2021Please note: this course is subject to final awarding body approval and validation. Please apply as normal. For more information contact the college.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade A*-C or 9-4 (maths and English required and ICT preferred).or Relevant Level 2 vocational qualification.

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

  • London South Bank Technical College

    Belmore St, London, SW8 2JY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · London

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