MA Immersive Design in Extended Realities
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Project work developing game engine tools and framework skills
- Covers immersive user experience and human factors in 360° design
- Immersive audio techniques alongside 3D and design workflows
- Collaborative projects building critical project management skills
- Portfolio building culminating in a substantial final immersive project
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment, Media Lab and game engine partnerships
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- XR developer
- VR/AR designer
- Game developer
- Immersive experience designer
- Technical artist
- UX designer for immersive technologies
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,485 per year | International: £18,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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