University of Westminster Immersive Media Design MA
University of Westminster

University of Westminster

Immersive Media Design MA

London, United Kingdom

MA

1 year

English

Full time, Part time

14 Jul 2026*

Sep 2026

GBP 18,000 **

On-Campus

* International Deadline | Home Deadline – 4 September

** international | UK: £10,900

Key Summary

    About : The Immersive Media Design MA program focuses on developing skills in immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Students explore storytelling and user experience in immersive environments. The course includes practical projects and collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring students obtain hands-on experience throughout the 1-year full-time program.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths in the immersive media sector. Potential roles include immersive media designer, VR developer, and experience designer. The skills acquired during this program prepare students for positions in creative industries leveraging cutting-edge immersive technology.

Creative technologies are transforming the way we engage with the world, and extended realities (XR) - such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) -are at the forefront of this change, increasingly shaping industries like arts, entertainment, gaming, architecture, and education. The MA Immersive Media Design aims to empower creatives from diverse fields with the skills and knowledge needed to create captivating immersive experiences across these dynamic fields and beyond.

This course blends artistic practices with technical expertise, supporting you to develop original immersive media projects that explore new possibilities in narrative and interactive design. Through hands-on, project-based learning, you will engage with state-of-the-art tools and systems, exploring practical strategies for producing immersive experiences while critically engaging with the cultural and social implications of emerging technologies.

Top reasons to study with us

  • Experienced faculty: learn from a passionate team of academics with expertise in immersive media, engaged in ongoing research and creative practices that explore new directions in the field.
  • Hands-on experience: gain practical experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques, with a strong focus on hands-on production and real-world applications.
  • Industry-standard facilities: gain access to cutting-edge development technologies and techniques, supported by our in-house facilities such as our brand- new Games Hub and Emerging Media Space, which included our upgraded Motion Capture lab, lighting and production equipment, as well as VR and AR facilities and 360-degree camera technology.
  • Collaborative learning environment: be part of a diverse, interdisciplinary community, where students from various creative fields come together to innovate and share unique perspectives.
  • Thriving London location: study in London, a hub for culture, technology, and the arts, with access to major industry events, galleries, and creative communities.

Why study this course?

  • Industry-ready - This course is designed with fashion industry manufacturing requirements at the forefront.
  • Transferable skills - This course will equip you with a range of highly marketable and hands-on skills pertaining to fashion manufacturing.
  • Stand out from the crowd - Qualified graduates with specialist skills in fashion manufacturing are currently in high demand in the job market.
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