Diploma in Esports/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments

About the course

This combined diploma-to-degree pathway is designed for dedicated gamers who want to understand esports and progress into game and interactive media development. You’ll start with the Diploma in Esports, building foundations in business strategy, digital technology and the commercial operations of the esports industry, then transition into the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments to develop skills across game design, interactive media and production workflows. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the esports and interactive entertainment sectors, combining industry knowledge with game and interactive media development skills. Career directions may include esports operations and events support, community and content roles, or entry-level game and interactive media development pathways. The program supports progression into professional practice in esports and games through a diploma-to-bachelor qualification in IT-focused interactive environments.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 60.00.

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)