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Esports (Level 3 National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Computing & IT
Important Message
The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2026.
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma EsportsCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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CANCELLED
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Introduction to Esports
- Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports industry
- Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
- Esports Events
- Live-streamed Broadcasting
- Producing an Esports Brand
- Video Production
- Games Design
- Business Applications of Esports in Social Media
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include English and MathsROI Requirements
4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) to include English and Maths OR Leaving Cert Applied – Merit.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
The course will enter at least one team into the British Esports Championships
A national esports competition for schools and colleges. Online fixtures take place on a Wednesday afternoon.
Other opportunities for students include:
· Entry of teams into other local / national / international competitions/tournaments
· Organisation and hosting of own tournaments, competitions and events
What's Next?
Further Study
As this course covers IT and eSports, progression opportunities onto local Foundation Degree and Degree programmes in both disciplines are possible, including NWRC, Ulster University and Queens. Universities and colleges offering eSports degrees. Nottingham Trent Staffordshire University The University of Roehampton The University of Chichester https://britishesports.org/news/education-and-esports-which-colleges-and-universities-are-offering-courses/Career Prospects
Jobs that are available in these areas include: • esports player • team coach • events organiser • social media influencer • video production editor • data analyst • technologistEnquiry
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Everything the Music departament at NWRC had on offered sounded appealing and was the obvious next step for me after my GCSEs.Ben McDermott (Music) -
I got to travel to Italy to take part in the Combiguru Challenge as part of my course. I study one day a week while also working as a chef in the Causeway Hospital. I'm excited to start Level 3 next year!Alannah Pearson (Professional Cookery)