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Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons) Top-Up Full-time

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Course Overview

Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons) Top-Up Full-time

The BA (Hons) Esports Education: Coaching, Health, and Wellbeing Top-Up degree is a pioneering program tailored for professionals. Utilising cutting-edge Esports facilities, it equips students with essential skills for a flourishing career in this growing global industry. The curriculum emphasises practical application, interdisciplinary learning, and transferable skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for diverse opportunities.

Course highlights:

  • Planning Interventions in Education

  • Applied Esports Performance

  • Professional Context Project based on own study interests in a chosen area of the Esports industry

  • Exercise and Health in the Digital World

  • Dissertation €“ double-weighted research project based on own study interests

Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: HSPTCEWT

UCAS Course Code: CEWT

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Awarding Body:

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Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

£6,995 per year.

Other funding information

As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.

Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants' Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.

Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.

Visit the Student Finance page on the Government website for further details and to apply.

We offer a service to any student who has a diagnosis of anything persistent or long-term which might interfere with how they study and manage their day-to-day academic engagement. The service is flexible and shaped around the needs of each individual; it might be consistent support or intermittent support.


For further information please visit the Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) web page for more information.

Course Content

Students will need to have fully completed an appropriate Level 5 qualification in a relevant/associated subject area. Potential students will be required to undertake an informal discussion with the teaching team.

Assessment will be varied and devised by tutors to best meet the needs of students and the course with most units assessed via coursework. Coursework assessments could take any form but are likely to include digital resources, reports, presentations, professional discussions, research and group activities as well as practical assessment, evaluation and reflection.

You will need writing materials, paper, pens and folders. Students will require suitable practical kit (including suitable indoor and outdoor footwear). Students will require a reliable storage device (e.g. USB). Access to a computer and an internet connection at home would be an advantage. Students are advised to bring laptops, tablets or smart devices to support learning that takes place in lessons. Students will be required to purchase branded kit for practical, community and/or industry-related work.

Undergraduate Degree

It is anticipated that some students may progress on to undertake related post-graduate degrees such as MA, MRes or MSc. Students may well take alternative post graduate qualifications in, for example, teaching such as PGCEs or similar. The skills developed through the course are transferable into a range of employment scenarios and students will be given support in aiding smooth progression into a variety of industries and careers.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 14 May 2025.