Diploma in Esports/Bachelor of Creative Industries
Be one of the first students in Australia to graduate with a qualification in esports, and turn that experience into credit for your Bachelor of Creative Industries.
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.'
Alex Hodgson
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.’
Bianca Sunley
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.'
George Wang
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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.'
Alex Hodgson
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.’
Bianca Sunley
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.'
George Wang
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.'
Alex Hodgson
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.’
Bianca Sunley
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.'
George Wang
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 Creative Industries — you could gain two qualifications in three years.
Delve into the exciting world of esports and choose to specialise in the creative 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 Creative Industries — you could gain two qualifications in three years.
Delve into the exciting world of esports and choose to specialise in the creative 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.
You will gain skills on-campus in a highly supportive environment and 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 Creative Industries. This degree gives you the chance to study across a range of creative disciplines and learn the core skills to forge a successful career in the creative arts.
Explore this course
What to expect
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
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 Creative Industries, review careers and outcomes on the relevant course page.
You must complete 96 credit points to meet the course requirements for the Creative Industries pathway. Once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Creative Industries. Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
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)
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.
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.
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