Esports - Foundation Degree

Full-Time

Level 4/5

Tycoch

Two years

Telephone: 01792 284098 Email: he@gcs.ac.uk

Overview

NEW for 2024

Awarding body: University of South Wales

The course aims to equip learners for esports and media careers or further studies, creating skilled graduates with autonomy, confidence, and practical expertise.

UCAS code: F170

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Key information

You must possess one of the following:

A Level – DD.
Relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass.
Welsh Baccalaureate (Welsh Bacc) - Grade C, plus DE at A Level.
Access to HE Diploma – Pass with 60 credits overall, including 45 level 3 credits (all passes).

English and Maths or equivalent are desirable. We accept qualifications such as essential skills and access modules at level 2. As a widening participation HE centre that has large numbers of vocational students from non-traditional entry programmes we would be concerned about requesting GCSEs. We do however provide students to resit while they study with us.

Interview may be required. Age and experience can be considered if grade criteria are not met.

Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Modules

Level 4

Theory, culture and history of esports
Strategies, coaching, competitive play and psychology
Health, fitness & wellbeing in esports
Single player games in esports
Hashtag top content.

Level 5

Multiplayer games design in esports
Islands in the stream
Work based individual project
Event planning (real world live group project)
Professional skills for esports
Your business in esports.

Assessment

Assignments: 100%

With a foundation degree in esports, your career progression can unfold across various exciting avenues.

Consider advancing to a full Bachelor's degree in Esports Management, Marketing, or Game Design to deepen your expertise. Pursue specialised certifications to enhance your skills in areas like game development or esports event management. Engage in internships or entry-level roles within esports organizations, gaming companies, or event management firms to gain practical experience. Explore roles such as esports manager, marketing specialist, game designer, or tournament organizer. Stay current with industry trends, build a professional network, and consider leadership roles to propel your esports career forward.

Course costs

£7,500 per year. The College is offering a £1,000 bursary towards this for full-time courses (subject to satisfactory progression).

For information on financial support - including tuition fee loans - please visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk.

Additional fees

There may be additional costs associated with this course, for example:

Travel to and from College, or placement
Photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Printing and binding
Gowns for graduation ceremonies.
Gaming PC (optional) £800
Webcam (optional) £30
Headset (optional) £45.

Please note that the tuition fees stated are for the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to increase for future years of study. Please see the university website for further information.