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Postgraduate Taught

This exciting new Masters programme will ready you for a career using some of the world’s most exciting technologies.

Covering virtual and augmented realities as well as mixed realities, you’ll work on your own and in groups on cutting-edge software to push boundaries and create immersive user experiences, supported by expert teaching on how to apply human factors to your creative concepts.

Designed specifically to plug industry skills gaps, you’ll develop technical and personal skills plus a portfolio to put you in pole position for future roles in the dynamic field of immersive design.

About this course

Whether you have your eye on a career in gaming or can see the huge potential of mixed (MR), virtual (VR) and augmented (AR) reality in different industries, use this course to equip yourself with skills to catapult you into your dream role.

Blending the practical and theoretical, you’ll work on projects to develop game engine tools and framework skills. We’ll teach you how to build in human factors including immersive user experience considerations in 360o design. And you’ll learn how to develop immersive audio techniques along with 3D and design workflows.

Collaborate and learn critical project management skills as you design and develop your concepts. Build a portfolio by working on challenging projects then deliver a substantial final immersive project.

You’ll solve complex, real-world problems using our state-of-the-art equipment, Media Lab, and game engine partnerships.

What are you waiting for? Step into our world.

Module options

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

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  • Immersive Technologies and Platforms

    This module will introduce the metaverse landscape and discuss the human factors of immersive design. You will explore the applications of real time game engine-related tools, evaluate and learn a range of tools that will facilitate the creation of interactive immersive experiences with economy and rapidity. You will be introduced to the importance of the user experience and design problem-solving techniques to be used within the remaining modules.

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    30 credits

  • Immersive Audio-Visual Design

    Gain an understanding of underlying design principles and concepts with an introduction to foundational technical and creative skills that will underpin the development of your immersive design portfolio. This module has been designed in collaboration with leading industry practitioners, ensuring its currency and industry relevance.

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    30 credits

  • Designing for Virtual Reality

    Extend your knowledge of game engines, to design and deploy virtual reality projects. Real VR projects, including entertainment, industry workflows and games beyond entertainment, will be used to inform you of the growing design landscape.

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    30 credits

  • Designing for Augmented and Mixed Reality

    Research and design effective augmented and mixed reality projects by exploring real Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality projects from a range of disciplines.

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    30 credits

  • Project Based Module (Immersive Design)

    Working independently or as part of a group, you will conduct your own research to design and develop a substantive immersive experience or game.

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    60 credits

Our academics

Study under experts who’ve worked on BAFTA-winning games and titles for names like Disney and Lucasfilm.

You’ll be taught by enthusiastic, expert staff who are fans of their field as much as they are academics. Our lecturers have a diverse range of industry experience, including digital media and game design.

Jason Hayhurst

Jason Hayhurst

Senior Lecturer in Digital Media

stuart-lilford

Stuart Lilford

Programme Director & Lecturer

Entry Requirements

What do I need?

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.

The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

Typical offer

2:2 in a relevant subject area

Applicants should hold a 2.2 Honours degree in relevant subject area.

Fees & Funding

How much is it?

Scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

See more Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.

To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.

Our facilities

Our fully immersive virtual reality lounge with Virtuix Omni VR treadmill means you can walk inside the virtual worlds you create.
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Future prospects

Immersive technology is transforming the way we engage with the world. Industry research estimates the immersive economy will enhance more than 400,000 jobs by 2030, adding £62.5billion to the UK economy.

This programme will enable you to translate your learning into practical projects and a sophisticated portfolio of work based on real-life problems. You will be able to apply your skills and knowledge across a wide range of roles and industries, including:

  • Designer or UX designer
  • Creative director
  • Technical artist
  • Post-production editor
  • Programmer or developer

Take your career to the next level

Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

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Not ready to apply yet?

We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

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