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The QUT College Diploma in Esports is a one-year, full-time qualification delivered on campus at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus in Brisbane. It is Australia's first university-level esports diploma. Students study business strategy, digital technology, and the commercial operations behind the global esports industry, alongside foundational units in either Business or IT. Graduates receive guaranteed entry into a QUT bachelor degree in Business, Information Technology, or Games and Interactive Environments with up to 96 credit points of advanced standing.
Dream career
'The biggest benefit of studying at QUT College is the people that you work with. From tutors to other students, people are really passionate about the subjects that they are involved in.
I chose the business pathway in the Diploma in Esports as marketing and advertising have been an interest of mine since leaving school. The course allows me to explore my interest within the setting of the industry I want to work in, giving me the skills and abilities to move into my dream career with the added benefit of continuing onto a bachelor degree at QUT if I want.'
Industry advantage
'I want to be an esports journalist, so starting with the Diploma in Esports and then receiving full credit for my diploma studies and direct entry into a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is perfect for me. It was a no-brainer as both courses directly relate to my future career and give me an advantage over others in the industry.’
Supportive environment
'Studying at QUT College has taught me to be independent, work in a team and has given me a safe environment to grow in. I chose the business pathway as my dream is to work in the business side of the esports industry. I can’t wait to further my knowledge and skills in the Bachelor of Business and go on to pursue my dream career.'
What does the Diploma in Esports include?
The QUT College Diploma in Esports is a one-year, full-time qualification delivered on campus at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus in Brisbane. It is Australia's first university-level esports diploma. Students study business strategy, digital technology, and the commercial operations behind the global esports industry, alongside foundational units in either Business or IT. Graduates receive guaranteed entry into a QUT bachelor degree in Business, Information Technology, or Games and Interactive Environments with up to 96 credit points of advanced standing.
Dream career
'The biggest benefit of studying at QUT College is the people that you work with. From tutors to other students, people are really passionate about the subjects that they are involved in.
I chose the business pathway in the Diploma in Esports as marketing and advertising have been an interest of mine since leaving school. The course allows me to explore my interest within the setting of the industry I want to work in, giving me the skills and abilities to move into my dream career with the added benefit of continuing onto a bachelor degree at QUT if I want.'
Industry advantage
'I want to be an esports journalist, so starting with the Diploma in Esports and then receiving full credit for my diploma studies and direct entry into a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is perfect for me. It was a no-brainer as both courses directly relate to my future career and give me an advantage over others in the industry.’
Supportive environment
'Studying at QUT College has taught me to be independent, work in a team and has given me a safe environment to grow in. I chose the business pathway as my dream is to work in the business side of the esports industry. I can’t wait to further my knowledge and skills in the Bachelor of Business and go on to pursue my dream career.'
Highlights
- Study esports alongside foundational units in business or IT and build real-world skills from semester one.
- Australia’s first and only university-level esports diploma, taught on campus at QUT with smaller classes and dedicated support.
- Graduate with a pathway into a QUT bachelor’s degree in business or IT, with a full year of credit already completed.
- Learn from passionate educators who have real-world esports expertise in a supportive environment.
Highlights
- First and only qualification of its kind in Australia.
- A launch pad for your esports career.
- Earn a year of study towards QUT bachelor degrees in business, information technology or games and interactive environments—you could gain two qualifications in three years.
- Delve into the exciting world of esports and choose to specialise in the IT or business side of the industry.
- Learn from passionate educators who have real-world esports expertise in a supportive environment.
Why choose this course?
Esports is already a billion-dollar worldwide industry, and it's still growing, but most people only see the players. Behind every tournament, team and broadcast is a workforce of professionals in business strategy, event operations, technology and content production.
This diploma lets you explore that world. You'll study how the esports industry operates, from creative conceptualisation and coding through to finance, marketing, talent management and tournament broadcasting. Alongside your esports units, you'll also complete foundational units in either business or information technology, building skills that apply well beyond gaming.
As a blended education model, you gain skills on-campus in a highly supportive environment. You'll have access to a suite of services designed to help you achieve your study goals and advance your career.
Graduates can enter the workforce directly or continue into a QUT bachelor degree in Business, IT, or Games and Interactive Environments with up to 96 credit points of advanced standing. No additional application required.
Explore this course
You'll cover the fundamentals of esports, including the practical and theoretical sides of the industry, the impact of physical and mental health, pro-athlete attitudes and values, esports business strategies and a range of digital technologies. You'll also choose to specialise in either business or information technology, completing foundational units in your chosen discipline from semester one.
Your course is split 50/50: four esports-specific units (48 credit points) and four pathway units (48 credit points) in business or IT. This means you're building real, transferable skills alongside your esports studies from week one.
As a diploma student, you'll learn in a supportive environment that will prepare you for future academic success. You'll be part of a community with opportunities to make friends and network, and benefit from:
- State-of-the-art learning spaces including access to QUT's purpose-built esports arena
- Support from educators who take a real-world focus and have genuine industry experience
- Smaller class sizes with more contact hours than a standard university lecture
- Dedicated academic support including study skills development, peer mentoring and one-on-one consultations
By the end of the year, you'll hold a completed diploma qualification. If you choose to continue, you receive a guaranteed offer into the corresponding QUT bachelor degree. Your diploma units transfer directly as first-year credit, with no additional application required.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of this diploma will have a broad range of career possibilities across the esports industry and beyond. Esports is a billion-dollar global sector, but the skills you develop here, including business strategy, digital technology, data analysis, project coordination and content production, are the same skills employers are hiring for across marketing, tech, media, events and sport.
Within esports and gaming, graduates pursue roles including:
- Tournament and event operations, including logistics, venue management and live production
- Team management and coaching, including performance analysis and player welfare
- Marketing and sponsorship, including brand partnerships and audience growth
- Content and broadcast production, including livestreaming, commentary and social media
- Data analysis and performance technology
- Community management and fan engagement
When you continue into a QUT bachelor degree, the career possibilities expand further:
- Business graduates can choose from 12 majors including marketing, management, finance and entrepreneurship
- IT graduates specialise in computer science or information systems
- Games and Interactive Environments graduates move into game design, animation and software development
Course articulation
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be automatically offered a place in:
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (available for commencement in Semester 1 (February) only)
- Bachelor of Information Technology
To achieve maximum credit (with your diploma grades) for your diploma and matching degree, you must complete a full information technology or business pathway.
To meet the course requirements of the Diploma in Esports, you must complete:
- Core units (96 credit points) including four esports units (48 credit points) and four units from either Business or Information Technology.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 60.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ES21
- QTAC code
- 420321
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- Kelvin Grove
- 8 - 12 months full-time
- 16 - 24 months part-time
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 60.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 60.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 60.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2026 fees
2026: CSP $13,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $44,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Rising Sports Scholarship
QUT’s high performance offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
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