Esports Level 3

Grimsby Institute

Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN34 5BQ

National Extended Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Grimsby Institute

1 Year(s)

Full time

Course Summary

Step into one of the world’s fastest-growing industries with our exciting Esports course. It’s not just about playing games, it’s about building a future in an exciting and evolving digital landscape.

Whether you dream of becoming a competitive gamer, running live tournaments, or managing an esports business, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to get started. You’ll explore a wide range of topics from gaming strategy and team performance to nutrition, psychology and business enterprise.

This qualification explores both the business side of Esports and the skills, strategies, and analytical thinking required to excel in the games themselves. Learners will gain insight into enterprise and entrepreneurship within the Esports industry, while also examining the importance of health, wellbeing, and fitness for players. In addition, the course delves into the planning, organisation and delivery of Esports events, providing a comprehensive understanding of this dynamic and rapidly growing sector.

Course Details

The course allows learners to develop their technical skills across the different areas and provides the opportunity for learners to relate these to the esports industry.

In this course you will cover:

Introduction to Esports,

Esports strategies, skills and analysis,

Business enterprise and entrepreneurship,

Health and wellbeing,

Nutrition,

Psychology,

Events management and organisation,

Coaching,

Finance,

Teamwork,

Creativity.

During the course we take part in a variety of different extra curricular activities, which includes trips to the following: Comic Con EuroGamer Bradford Media Museum Erasmus Bletchley Park Esports competitions Aside from the trips we also value guest speakers, and through the years we have had industry professionals speak to our learners, and that continue to do so. The guest speakers we have had are the following: Bulkhead Interactive Lime vs Red Sumo Digital.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The course will be assessed by a combination of coursework and exams.

Entry requirements

Level 3 – 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

Your next steps...

This course opens the door to a wide range of opportunities, such as:

Starting a career in the esports industry as a player, coach, analyst, or event organiser

Progressing to university-level study in esports, digital marketing, sports psychology or games development

Moving into related industries such as broadcasting, content creation, sports science, or business and enterprise

Additional information

https://grimsby.ac.uk/course-detail/esports/

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