Course summary
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.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I750
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Merthyr Tydfil College
- Campus code:
- Q
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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Additional entry requirements
Interview
A successful interview will be a requirement for entry onto the course.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
Clearing contact details
Enquiries and Admissions Team
03455 760606
Additional information
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