Esports

University of South Wales
Undergraduate FD Full-time 2 Years Computer games and animation

A-Level Entry

DD

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

The Foundation Degree in Esports aims to help students to develop a range of skills, knowledge and understanding that will prepare them for employment in the Esports and wider media industries and/or progression onto further academic study.

The course focuses on competitive video gaming and innovation that intertwines established disciplines of games design, media, business, enterprise, marketing, health and wellbeing, broadcasting, culture and coaching. Students will organise events, strategize and manage team play, produce media products and embrace emerging technologies. Students studying on the course will benefit from learning in fantastic up the minute dedicated Esports facilities, enthusiastic staff and excellent support.

Through a combination of strategies, coaching, competitive play analysis, Esports games design, health, broadcasting and events planning assessments and projects, work placement opportunities, academic skills and theory development, students will graduate with a strong set of multi-disciplinary skills, preparing them to access a variety of career opportunities.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DD
UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC PPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
3132 IT user support technicians
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree - FD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Merthyr Tydfil
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation