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Esports

Course details
  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Tycoch campus
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Course summary

Discover the world of Esports at GCS. Develop your skills across modules such as marketing, branding and streaming to take your career to the next level.
The course aims to equip learners for Esports and media careers or further studies, creating skilled graduates with autonomy, confidence, and practical expertise.

Modules

Level 4 Modules
*Theory, Culture and History of Esports
*Strategies, Coaching, Competitive Play and Psychology
*Health, Fitness & Well Being in Esports
*Single Player Games in Esports
*Hashtag Top Content

Level 5 Modules
*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 method

Report,
Presentation,
Portfolio,
Project Output

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
F170
Institution code:
G59
Campus name:
Tycoch campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Please contact the Gower College Swansea International Department - international@gcs.ac.uk or on +44 1792 284007.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

A level
DD - EEE

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Offer - Pass Diploma with 60 credits overall, including 45 level 3 credits (all passes).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C

Grade C Welsh Baccalaureate with DE at A level

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

There may be additional costs associated with this course i.e:
•travel to and from college, or placement
•photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
•printing and binding
•gowns for graduation ceremonies

  • College Bursary - a bursary of £1000 can be received (criteria apply) see website for details

Further information for England: http://www.direct.gov.uk, Further information for Northern Ireland: http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk, Further information for Scotland: http://www.saas.gov.uk, Further information for Wales: http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

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