MSc Immersive Technologies (Virtual and Augmented Reality) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Immersive Technologies are transforming how we consume, interact, and experience digital information and media. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) are now being used across numerous and diverse industries, from games and entertainment; theatre and live events; museums and heritage; marketing, advertising, and tourism; architecture, product development, and design; through to simulation and healthcare. This degree will enable you to translate your knowledge and skills to make engaging immersive content and interactive experiences for diverse audiences.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Computer Science | Duration: Postgraduate Certificate: One year part-time. Postgraduate Diploma: One year full-time, Two years part-time. MSc: One year full-time, Two or three years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime... | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This master's degree consists of the following units: Introduction to Immersive Technologies and Arts Virtual Environment Design Immersive Interaction and Audio Design Immersive Games Design and Production Augmenting the Real World Methods for Immersive Research and Innovation. To complete your studies you will carry out a creative and immersive project, with the aim of giving you a substantial opportunity to integrate material from all taught units and demonstrate the breadth and depth of your learning on the MSc. This will provide you with first-hand experience in planning, delivering, and presenting a substantial piece of original immersive and creative work in an academic, civic or commercial environment.

Career pathways

Graduates from this master's will be capable of developing and deploying immersive applications in a variety of sectors, applying their knowledge to real-world industry challenges, and will be able to innovate and work successfully in interdisciplinary teams. As diverse sectors pivot to embrace immersive technologies, the demand for graduates with skills in this area has skyrocketed and are becoming integral to a wide range of occupations across the globe.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in any numerate discipline. If you have not studied a numerate discipline, you must demonstrate competency in mathematics by meeting the University of Bristol's Higher Numeracy Requirement , or by evidencing one university-level Mathematics, Geometry or Software Tools module with an achieved UK grade of 55% (or international equivalent). We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 36,600 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Postgraduate Certificate: One year part-time. Postgraduate Diploma: One year full-time, Two years pa

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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