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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing course at Barnsley College University Centre.

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A level

D,D,E

64 UCAS tariff points from relevant A Level subjects

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£3,450 per year
Scotland£3,450 per year
Wales£3,450 per year
Northern Ireland£3,450 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: CEHW

Here's what Barnsley College University Centre says about its Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing course.

This exciting new Foundation Degree is both highly innovative and different to others available, even those in newly emerging esports field. Delivered using our leading esports facilities as well as the higher education and sport campus, students will have the opportunity to work with people with similar interests and aims in this new and exciting area of study. The programme builds on existing skills and supports the development of transferable skills related to esports, sport, health, physical activity, coaching and health. The programme has a focus on skills development and practical application of knowledge using our strong links and network of partnerships. The course is inter-disciplinary in nature meaning that students experience a range of learning and teaching methods, assessments and potential opportunities for further study and employment upon completion.

Source: Barnsley College University Centre

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing at Barnsley College University Centre.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Department

Sport

Location

Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus | Barnsley

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Part-time

Subjects

• Sports coaching

• Sports studies

• Research and study skills in education

• Study skills

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Academic Research Skills Principles & Practice of Self-development Fundamentals of Teaching & Coaching Psychology of Physical Activity Current Contexts of Physical Education and Esports Ethical Considerations in Esports

Year 2: Advanced Academic Research Skills Employability, Enterprise and Creativity Sports Coaching Pedagogy Social & Contemporary Issues in Sport Enhancing Learning in Esports and Educational Settings Healthy Lifestyles & Wellbeing in Esports

How you will be assessed

Assessment will be varied and devised by teachers 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 essay, reports, presentations, professional discussions, research, group activities as well as practical assessment, evaluation and reflection.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing course at Barnsley College University Centre features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Sport and exercise sciences
Education and teaching

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

100%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

95%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

100%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

100%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

95%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

95%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

95%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

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How well organised is your course?

84%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

95%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

94%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

100%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

92%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

100%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

100%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

92%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

100%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

100%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

100%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

100%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

100%

high

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

100%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

92%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

92%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

100%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

91%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

100%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

92%

high

Student information

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Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing - or another course in the same subject area.

Education and teaching

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

25%

Teaching Professionals

10%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

5%

Customer service occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing - or another course in the same subject area.

Education and teaching

Earnings

£17.5k

First year after graduation

£23.5k

Third year after graduation

£21.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Esports Education: Coaching, Health and Wellbeing.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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