Approved Esports Courses in Wales

Esports Wales supports a range of recognised education pathways delivered in Wales. These qualifications are aligned with national education frameworks and help learners build clear progression routes into further education, higher education and future opportunities within the esports industry.

Important note

Esports Wales is not an awarding body and does not approve individual centres. The qualifications listed below are those that Esports Wales currently recognises and supports as suitable pathways for esports education in Wales. This may include certificates, short courses, training programmes and individual units.

Recognised Qualifications

Esports Wales Esports Leaders

Levels: 3

Delivered by: online short course delivered by Schools and Further Education colleges across Wales. Written by Esports Wales, it provides baseline knowledge for people working in the industry.

Typical progression routes:

Esports Industry Work
Further Education study
Higher Education study

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Pearson BTEC Esports

Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Delivered by: Schools and Further Education colleges across Wales

The Pearson BTEC Esports suite forms the core mainstream esports education pathway in Wales. These qualifications are widely delivered and focus on a blend of esports knowledge, transferable skills, health and wellbeing, events, media, and industry awareness.

Typical progression routes:

Further Education
Apprenticeships and employment
Higher Education study

https://www.qiw.wales/qualifications/C0040850
https://www.qiw.wales/qualifications/C0040851
https://www.qiw.wales/qualifications/C0040853
https://www.qiw.wales/qualifications/C0040854
https://www.qiw.wales/qualifications/C0040855
https://www.qiw.wales/qualifications/C0048648
https://www.qiw.wales/qualifications/C0048649

Agored Cymru Creative Media and Production Technologies (Esports Pathway)

Levels: 3

Delivered by: Schools and Further Education colleges in Wales
The Agored Cymru Creative Media and Production Technologies qualifications offer a distinctive Welsh-developed pathway that includes an Esports strand, designed for learners with a passion for the creative and production dimensions of esports — including broadcast, content creation, event production, and community management.

The qualifications are developed in partnership with Welsh schools and colleges and aligned with national education frameworks.
Three sizes of qualification are available, providing flexibility for different timetables and progression needs:

https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Qualification/128085
https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Qualification/128086
https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Qualification/128087

Typical progression routes:

Creative and digital industries, including esports content creation, broadcast, and event production
Further or Higher Education in creative, media, or esports-related subjects
Apprenticeships and employment in the esports and wider media industries

Further information: https://www.agored.cymru/Qualification-Guide/364

UAL Diploma in Esports (Creative Pathway)

Levels: 2 and 3

Delivered by: Selected Further Education providers

The UAL Esports pathway supports learners interested in the creative and production aspects of esports, including content creation, media, event delivery, and creative industries. These qualifications are typically offered where esports aligns closely with creative education.

Typical progression routes:

Creative and digital industries
Further or Higher Education in creative subjects

Qualifications Wales

Foundation Degree (FdA) in Esports

Levels: 4 and 5

Validated by: University of South Wales

Delivered in partnership with: Welsh Further Education colleges

The Foundation Degree in Esports represents the highest consistently delivered esports qualification currently available in Wales. It provides a higher‑education pathway focused on industry practice, professional skills, and applied learning.

Typical progression routes:

Employment within esports and related industries
Further study (top‑up degrees where available)

Course Link

https://curriculum.southwales.ac.uk/Course/Details?courseId=CRS002081

Foundation Degree in Esports and Creative Industries

Levels:4 and 5

Delivered by: Cardiff and the Vale College

Transform your passion for gaming into a thriving career with our dynamic course, created with industry experts. Explore essential skills in digital marketing, event management, and media production. Gain insights into Esports culture, health, and performance while working on live projects.

Typical progression routes:

Esports Industry Work
Further Education study
Higher Education study

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Courses Not Listed

If a course does not appear on this page, it is NOT recognised by Esports Wales, and Esports Wales would advise against the delivery of, or enrolment on, that course. This is to protect learners, educators, and partners from unvalidated or inappropriate provision.

If you believe a course should be considered for inclusion, please email contact@esportswales.org to discuss our vetting and review process.