MS Immersive Experience Design at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in immersive experience design is a comprehensive, two-year graduate program designed to advance your skills in creating immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries.

What you will study

36 credit hours including the required capstone course (DSC 559) Required Core (18 credit hours) DSC 551 Immersive Experience Design I (3) DSC 552 Interactive Art and Media Installations (3) DSC 553 Designing Digital Worlds (3) DSC 554 Introduction to Extended Realities (3) DSC 556 Programming Fundamentals for Immersive Experience Design (3) DSC 557 Ethics and Social Impact in Immersive Experiences (3) Research (3 credit hours) DSC 558 Applied Research in Immersive Experience Design (3) Electives (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) DSC 559 Immersive Experience Integration and Realization (3) Additional Curriculum Information Students should see the academic unit for an approved elective list.

Career pathways

Immersive design is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field with increasing demand for skilled professionals. Graduates of this program are equipped with a powerful blend of technical expertise, critical thinking and creative design methodologies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in design and media arts or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts contact information of two references letter of intent portfolio professional resume proof of English proficiency Additional Admission Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. The portfolio, letter of intent, resume and contact information of two references must be submitted via SlideRoom .

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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