Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Digital Media | Game Design
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
2026-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Immersive Media Design MA
Overview
The MA Immersive Media Design aims to empower creatives from diverse fields with the skills and knowledge needed to create captivating immersive experiences across dynamic fields and beyond. This course blends artistic practices with technical expertise, supporting students to develop original immersive media projects that explore new possibilities in narrative and interactive design.
Course Structure
The following modules are indicative of what you'll study on this course.
Core Modules
- Designing for Extended Reality: This module is an introduction to contemporary design practices, concepts, and issues in immersive media design. Conducted as a hybrid studio/lecture unit, you'll work collaboratively in teams to complete both research and practical projects.
- Virtual Worldbuilding: This module delves into the art and science of creating compelling virtual worlds, focusing on both practical and theoretical aspects of worldbuilding for immersive environments.
- Interactive and Immersive Storytelling: This module provides a theoretical and historical overview of digital and immersive non-fiction narratives.
- Immersive Design Futures: The Immersive Design Futures module delves into pioneering research and methodologies in extended reality design and development, examining the forefront of immersive technology and storytelling.
- Capstone Project (Immersive Media Design): The Capstone Project in Immersive Media Design integrates skills and knowledge from the course with your prospective career goals.
Option Modules
- Interactive and Immersive Media Production Skills: This module develops your skills in cutting-edge interactive and immersive media production technologies.
- Hack Lab and Creative Technology: By definition, hackathons provide a venue for self-expression and creativity through technology.
- Start-up Incubator and Digital Entrepreneurship: This module will enable you to engage with the critical evaluation of project management and entrepreneurship within the creative industries.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of a lower second-class honors degree (2:2) in a related creative subject.
- Applicants may be interviewed, set an assignment, or asked to submit a portfolio.
- If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each element.
Fees and Funding
- UK tuition fee: £9,700 (Price per academic year)
- International tuition fee: £17,500 (Price per academic year)
- Alumni discount available.
- Funding schemes available to help you fund your studies.
Teaching and Assessment
- Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning.
- Assessment types include practical and coursework, such as presentations, podcasts, blogs, essays, in-class tests, portfolios, and dissertation.
Supporting You
- Our Student Hub is where you'll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support, personal tutors, student advice team, and extra-curricular activities available.
Course Location
- Harrow is our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media, and digital courses.
- Harrow Campus is based in north-west London, just 20 minutes from the city center by train.
Related Courses
- Digital Media: Storytelling and Production MA
- Interactive Media Practice MA
- Art and Emerging Technologies MA
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