Immersive Media MA
Arts University Plymouth Campus, United Kingdom
MA Immersive Media
Arts University Plymouth
Immersive Media & Creative Technology
MA Immersive Media at Arts University Plymouth
MA Immersive Media prepares you to translate your creative knowledge and digital skills into engaging immersive content and public media experiences for diverse audiences in the rapidly growing creative and digital sector. Learning is conducted through a unique partnership with Real Ideas' Market Hall in Plymouth, home to one of Europe's largest Immersive Domes, featuring 8K visual projection and a 19.1 audio speaker array.
Led by expert staff and creative practitioners with pioneering experience in immersive media and digital world building, you will learn to develop original digital content for public spaces, including for a 360-degree dome optimised for audience engagement. The program draws on Arts University Plymouth's primary expertise in immersive genres emerging from fine art, games, film and animation, intersecting around practices such as installation art, 360-degree filmmaking, critical digital culture, social gaming and worldbuilding.
Through three sequential 60-credit units, you will develop an individual or collaborative research project realised through the taught use of immersive technologies, to production standards that fully prepare you for employment. Graduates connect to industries spanning games and entertainment, museums and heritage, marketing and tourism, art and architecture, healthcare, science education and beyond.
Key Program Highlights
- Access to one of Europe's largest Immersive Domes at Real Ideas' Market Hall with 8K projection and 19.1 spatial audio
- Practice-led curriculum covering VR, AR, Mixed Reality, 360-degree filmmaking and spatial storytelling
- Cross-disciplinary Research Intensives led by research-active staff and external specialists
- Access to Fab Lab South West, the first FabLab of its kind in the UK, with cutting-edge digital fabrication tools
Curriculum & Modules
The MA Immersive Media follows a comprehensive Masters structure shared across specialist subjects at Arts University Plymouth. Through three sequential 60-credit units, you focus on creative strategies and processes that support you in investigating, testing and developing your ideas. Core tuition covers research methodology, critical thinking, practice-led research methods, and professional and conceptual frameworks.
Unit 1: Research and Development
60 CreditsEstablish your research direction and develop foundational skills in immersive technologies. You will explore 360-degree content creation, spatial audio, VR and AR tools while building a critical framework for your practice.
Unit 2: Testing and Production
60 CreditsDevelop and test your immersive media project through iterative prototyping and audience engagement. Working within the Immersive Dome and studio facilities, you refine your creative and technical approach to production standards.
Unit 3: Final Project and Professional Presentation
60 CreditsRealise your individual or collaborative research project as a fully resolved immersive media work. Present your project publicly and professionally, demonstrating readiness for employment in the immersive media sector.
Research Intensives Programme
IntegratedParticipate in short periods of deep learning in areas of creative expertise led by research-active staff and external specialists. These intensives enrich your subject-specific study with adjacent practices, cultural theories and creative methodologies.
Immersive Dome Production Workshop
IntegratedHands-on technical training in creating content for the 360-degree immersive dome environment, including 8K visual projection workflows and multi-channel spatial audio design using the 19.1 speaker array.
Critical and Professional Frameworks
IntegratedDevelop critical thinking, research methodology and professional frameworks that contextualise your creative practice within the broader immersive media landscape and prepare you for industry or further research.
Specialist Technology Areas
Admission Requirements
Arts University Plymouth welcomes applications from creative graduates and practitioners with diverse backgrounds. For MA Immersive Media, portfolios do not need to include traditional artworks — project examples, digital work, classroom experiences and interactive media you have developed or curated are equally welcome. All applications and inquiries are handled through Uni4Edu.
Academic Requirements
- Undergraduate DegreeBachelor's degree at 2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours) or above, or international equivalent
- Professional ExperienceEquivalent professional knowledge and demonstrated industry experience may be considered in individual cases
- PortfolioDigital portfolio showing projects, immersive or interactive experiences, and media you have developed or curated
- Personal StatementAn initial statement setting out your ideas and research direction for the MA programme
- InterviewThe strength of your creative practice and experience will be assessed at the interview stage
English Language Requirements
- IELTSOverall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
- PTE AcademicMinimum score of 50 overall, with a minimum of 50 in each section
- LanguageCert AcademicNothing less than 70 in any component (B2 minimum required)
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships & Funding
Arts University Plymouth offers several funding opportunities for postgraduate students, including merit-based scholarships and alumni discounts. Contact Uni4Edu for full details on eligibility and how to apply for financial support.
Immersive Media Merit Scholarship
GBP 2,000A merit-based scholarship designed to support talented applicants entering MA Immersive Media, contributing to the growth of the South West's creative technology community. Eligibility criteria may apply — contact Uni4Edu for details.
AUP Alumni Discount
15% off MA feesArts University Plymouth graduates receive a 15% discount on Masters programme fees, regardless of when they previously studied at the university on a pre-degree, foundation or undergraduate programme.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
MA Immersive Media graduates are equipped with production-standard skills in immersive technologies, positioning them for employment across the many sectors now embracing this emerging cultural form. The program's partnership with Real Ideas and its social enterprise ethos gives graduates a unique advantage in understanding the human aspects of immersive experiences.
Potential Career Roles
Industries & Employers
Rankings & Recognition
Arts University Plymouth has built a strong national reputation for student satisfaction, teaching quality and creative facilities. As a specialist arts university, it is consistently recognised in student-led rankings and the National Student Survey as one of the leading creative education providers in the United Kingdom.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, Drama & Music | Complete University Guide | Top 10 |
| Student Satisfaction | Complete University Guide | #5 in UK (2026), #6 in UK (2027) |
| Staff-to-Student Ratio | Complete University Guide | #2 in UK |
| Facilities | Whatuni Student Choice Awards | #13 in UK, #1 South West |
How to Apply
Applying for this program is easy with Uni4Edu. Our team will guide you through every step of the process — from document preparation to final enrolment.
Contact Uni4Edu
Reach out to our team via email or phone. We will assess your profile and confirm your eligibility for this program.
Prepare Your Documents
Our advisors will provide you with a personalised checklist of required documents and help you prepare your application package.
Submit Your Application
Uni4Edu will submit your application on your behalf and keep you updated on its progress throughout the review period.
Receive Your Offer
Once accepted, we will help you understand your offer, arrange visa support if needed, and guide you through the enrolment process.
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