Diploma in Esports/Bachelor of Creative Industries (ES21)

About the course

This combined pathway lets you start with a Diploma in Esports and progress into the Bachelor of Creative Industries. You’ll build foundational study skills while exploring esports in a creative industries context and preparing to transition into undergraduate coursework. Study is delivered at QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus with course planning support available for enrolled students in HiQ. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue opportunities where esports and the creative industries intersect, including roles supporting esports events, content and community activities, and broader creative industry projects. The combined structure provides an entry pathway into a Bachelor of Creative Industries, helping you develop capabilities relevant to creative-sector work connected to esports and digital culture at bachelor level. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)