Master in Immersive Media

For Master in Immersive Media, applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Apr 1, 2027; tuition costs 40,070 USD per year.

The Master in Immersive Media at Arts University Plymouth is a Master's degree for students who want to create immersive content. It lasts one year and is taught in English. Students get to work with cutting-edge technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

The program teaches students about immersive media, including hands-on work with VR, AR, and Mixed Reality. They also learn about creative exploration and collaboration, and get to work with a unique Immersive Dome.

Graduates can work as Immersive Experience Designers, VR/AR Developers, Digital Content Creators, Game Designers, or Interactive Media Specialists. They can work in the games, entertainment, marketing, or education industries, or in companies that specialize in immersive media.

Arts University Plymouth is a compact, creative-focused institution that offers an immersive environment for students pursuing art, design, film and creative industries. With a small student community of roughly 1,100, the university provides studio-based learning, close faculty mentorship and opportunities to develop a compelling professional portfolio. The intimate scale supports intensive practical work and peer collaboration essential for creative development.

Curricula prioritize hands-on skills, critique-led development and industry engagement, with workshops, digital labs and specialist equipment available to students. The university connects learners with local and international creative partners, facilitating internships, live briefs and showcase events that translate studio practice into real-world experience. Faculty and visiting practitioners bring contemporary industry perspectives to teaching and assessment.

Students benefit from career-focused support, portfolio guidance and routes into graduate study or creative employment. International applicants find a welcoming atmosphere, guidance on practical arrangements and opportunities to join interdisciplinary projects that expand creative networks. For aspiring artists and designers who value focused, practice-led study and professional readiness, Arts University Plymouth offers a practical and supportive setting to grow creative skills and launch a career.