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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
- Delve into the exciting world of esports with the first and only qualification of its kind in Australia.
- Learn from passionate educators who have real-world esports expertise in a supportive environment.
- Gain automatic entry into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Business degree.
- Study your choice of accounting, advertising, economics, behavioural economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing, or public relations.
- Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline.
- Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
- Gain two qualifications in three years.
Highlights
- Delve into the exciting world of esports with the first and only qualification of its kind in Australia.
- Learn from passionate educators who have real-world esports expertise in a supportive environment.
- Gain automatic entry into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Business degree.
- Study your choice of accounting, advertising, economics, behavioural economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing, or public relations.
- Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline.
- Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
- Gain two qualifications in three years.
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 Business, where you will build upon your foundational knowledge by choosing from one of 12 business majors to specialise in:
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
- Bachelor of Business (Behavioural Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
Explore this course
This course 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 each Bachelor of Business major, review careers and outcomes on the relevant course page:
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
- Bachelor of Business (Behavioural Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
Possible careers
- Broadcaster
- Coder/programmer
- Content creator
- Esports consumerism
- Esports individual and team coach
- Esports team manager
- Event manager
- Games developer
- Professional esports athlete
- Video gaming influencer
You must complete 96 credit points to meet the course requirements for the business pathway. Once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Business. Your diploma units will be credited into your degree..
The Bachelor of Business structure consists of 288 credit points with:
- business core units (96 credit points)
- a primary major (96 credit points)
- complementary studies (96 credit points).
Upon completion of the Diploma in Esports, you will complete the remaining 192 credit points of the Bachelor of Business. 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
- 409652
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- Gardens Point
- 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.
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.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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