The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Athlete Performance and Support) is equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree offers students a clear progression pathway into the esports industry or wider creative industries.
The qualification, designed in partnership with the British Esports Association, helps to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world.
Learners will also develop a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge that can be applied to other digital and STEAM-based careers. Uniquely, York College's qualification focuses on high performance athletes with specific units of study selected to enhance Esports athletes professional practice and capabilities and inspire the next generation of professional coaches and athletes.
Modules:
Professional Development
Esports Research Project
Team and Player Psychology
High-Performance Environments
Inclusive Coaching and Special Populations
Emerging Technologies
Game Analytics and Statistical Insights
Social Landscape and Community Dynamics
Professional Development
Esports Research Project
Team and Player Psychology
High-Performance Environments
Inclusive Coaching and Special Populations
Emerging Technologies
Game Analytics and Statistical Insights
Social Landscape and Community Dynamics
Individual units are assessed against performance criteria set out by the awarding organisation and include written analysis, participation and performance in esports and practical application of knowledge and skills demonstration.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
York College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Purchase of the Higher Education Esports kit along with the new practical kit introduced in September 2026. Students should also have access to an internet enabled laptop or PC.
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