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Kickstart your career in esports or get a guaranteed pathway into a second year of study in select degrees with Australia's first Diploma in Esports.
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.'
Game on
Kickstart your career in esports or get a guaranteed pathway into a second year of study in select degrees with Australia's first Diploma in Esports.
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
- First and only qualification of its kind in Australia.
- A launch pad for your esports career.
- Earn a year of study towards QUT Bachelor of Communication — you could gain two qualifications in three years.
- Delve into the exciting world of esports and choose to specialise in the communication side of the industry.
- Learn from passionate educators who have real-world 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 of Communication — you could gain two qualifications in three years.
- Delve into the exciting world of esports and choose to specialise in the communication side of the industry.
- Learn from passionate educators who have real-world expertise in a supportive environment.
Why choose this course?
Still emerging and already a billion-dollar worldwide industry, now is the time to delve into the world of esports.
Explore exciting career opportunities from creative conceptualisation, coding and publishing, through to finance, marketing, statistics, talent management and tournament organisation and broadcasting.
Build the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be part of the revolution and pursue your career in this arena.
As a blended education model, you gain skills online and on-campus in a highly supportive environment. You'll have access to a suite of services designed to help achieve your study goals and advance your career.
Upon the completion of your Diploma in Esports, you will gain guaranteed entry into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Communication. QUT was recognised as the #1 university for media and communication studies, four years in a row (QS Good Universities Guide, 2020-23).
Explore this course
The QUT Diploma of Esports is the first and only of its kind in Australia. You’ll cover the fundamentals of esports, including the practical and theoretical realms of esports, the impact of physical and mental health in the industry, esports pro-athlete attitudes and values, esports business strategies and a range of digital technologies before building on your esports knowledge, and specialising in an area of business.
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 our purpose-built gaming arena
- support from educators who take a real-world focus
- smaller class sizes and more contact hours.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of this course will have a broad range of career possibilities across esports team management, esports coaching and support, video game conceptualisation and development, marketing and consumerism, social media content creation and streaming, data analysis, event management or talent management, and many more.
For more information on the career outcomes of the Bachelor of Communication, please review careers and outcomes on the relevant course page.
You must complete 96 credit points to meet the course requirements for the Communication pathway. Once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Communication. Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
The Bachelor of Communication structure consists of 288 credit points with:
- Core units (72 credit points),
- a primary major (96 credit points),
- QUT You (24 credit points); and
- complementary studies (96 credit points).
Upon completion of the Diploma in Esports, you will complete the remaining 192 credit points of the Bachelor of Communication. As part of this course, you must choose a major.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 60.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ES21
- QTAC code
- 409702
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years 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.
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, 2023
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.
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.
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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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