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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: S103
Esports
University of StaffordshireBurton upon Trent, England
2 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the FdA Esports at University of Staffordshire. Based in Burton upon Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Esports is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries globally, and this Foundation Degree is designed to help you become part of it. The course enables you to take your first steps into higher education in a way that feels familiar and supportive. It will help you to build confidence, develop practical skills and prepare for exciting careers or further study within Esports and many other career paths. Home/uk fees are £6,350 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Esports Industry Fundamentals
Event Management and Tournament Production
Business and Entrepreneurship in Esports
Digital Marketing and Brand Development
Content Creation and Media Production
Team Management and Professional Development
Esports Analytics and Performance Metrics
Work Experience and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:S103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,170
Home Student Fee
£6,350
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
70%
Overall
Teaching on my course
73%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
65%Academic support
77%Organisation and management
45%Learning resources
73%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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