Esports FdA
University of StaffordshireUniversity of Staffordshire London, United Kingdom
Course overview
Important note: We are no longer accepting applications for this course for September 2026. You can apply for 2027 entry when applications open on UCAS. Esports is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries globally, and this Foundation Degree aims to help you become part of it.
Based at our London campus at Here East in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the course enables you to take your first steps into higher education in a way that feels familiar and supportive. You'll build confidence, develop practical skills and prepare for exciting careers or further study within Esports and many other related fields. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: FdA Esports
Key highlights
- Taught at the London campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Supportive first step into higher education
- Builds practical skills for the esports industry
- Prepares students for careers or further study in esports
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — You'll need a minimum of 64 UCAS points.
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Esports event coordinator
- Esports team manager
- Esports content creator
- Esports broadcast production assistant
- Community manager
- Live stream producer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £9,790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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