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University of Bristol: Immersive Technologies (Virtual and Augmented Reality)
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Engineering Maths |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| pg-admissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 928 8452 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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.
We will equip you with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Throughout the programme you will learn from world-leading academics and work with industry partners.
This programme is designed to equip you with:
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Technological skills and knowledge to work with virtual reality and augmented reality;
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Breadth and depth of the critical and rigorous theory and the practical skills in immersive technologies that underpin extended reality experiences;
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Ability and knowledge to consider the processes of content creation, delivery, and consumption holistically, as a continuum in order to provide engaging immersive experiences for a range of audiences while meeting technological constraints and addressing commercial needs;
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Ability to work across disciplinary boundaries to create innovative immersive experiences for a variety of contexts, through working collaboratively with students on the MA Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality) to bring together skills in creative arts and computer science;
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Skills in responsible innovation and entrepreneurship to become the next generation of leaders in immersive industry startups.
The immersive, creative and technology industries are thriving in Bristol and the region, which makes the city an ideal place to study Immersive Technologies. The MSc programme has been co-designed with industrial partners to meet a growing skills-gap demand and is closely associated with excellent cutting-edge research and facilities within the University in immersive technologies and creative practices, for instance MyWorld. This ensures the teaching is research-led and gives students insights about how the sector will evolve in the future, along with emphasising an applied and practice-based education.
This programme is linked with MA Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality)
This programme is linked with MA Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality): https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/ma-immersive-arts-virtual-and-augmented-reality/
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 with either A-level Mathematics at A* (or international equivalent) or one university-level Maths unit with an achieved UK grade of 60% (or international equivalent). A Geometry or Software Tools module with a UK grade of 60% (or international equivalent) would also be acceptable. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of significant, relevant paid work experience of at least a year in the creative technology or creative industry sectors; Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 34200 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 34200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 with either A-level Mathematics at A* (or international equivalent) or one university-level Maths unit with an achieved UK grade of 60% (or international equivalent). A Geometry or Software Tools module with a UK grade of 60% (or international equivalent) would also be acceptable. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of significant, relevant paid work experience of at least a year in the creative technology or creative industry sectors; Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 8150 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 with either A-level Mathematics at A* (or international equivalent) or one university-level Maths unit with an achieved UK grade of 60% (or international equivalent). A Geometry or Software Tools module with a UK grade of 60% (or international equivalent) would also be acceptable. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of significant, relevant paid work experience of at least a year in the creative technology or creative industry sectors; Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 5433 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5433 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5433 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5433 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5433 GBP for Year 1 |
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