MA in Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality), University of Bristol

Bristol,

12 Months

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About this course

This MA program explores how creative technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) are transforming cultural engagement across industries like entertainment, museums, marketing, architecture, and healthcare. It aims to help students translate their background in arts such as theatre, film, or music into immersive content and experiences. Students will learn technical skills and theoretical insights from leading academics and industry practitioners, enabling them to succeed in the rapidly growing immersive media sector. The course is designed to develop skills in creating immersive stories, working across disciplines, and understanding digital content production, with an emphasis on both practical projects and industry relevance.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is ideal for students interested in creative arts and emerging immersive technologies, offering a blend of practical and theoretical learning. It leverages Bristol’s vibrant immersive media industry and research environment, with connections to industry partners and research-led teaching. The program prepares students for careers in thriving sectors such as immersive theatre, gaming, advertising, museums, and AR/VR content development. Graduates will have a robust portfolio, industry contacts, and skills to innovate and lead in this expanding field.

Specialisation

The program specializes in developing expertise in virtual reality, augmented reality, and interactive media, combined with storytelling, non-linear narrative, and immersive experience design. Students work closely on creative content creation, including producing 360-degree videos, spatial audio, motion capture, and designing interactions to enhance audience engagement. The course also integrates computer science and software development skills through collaboration with the MSc in Immersive Technologies.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

36.10L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants typically need an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. The university considers interim grades, final grades, and specific module requirements, and may accept slightly lower grades under certain conditions. English language proficiency is required at profile level B if English is not the first language.

English language test

DUOLINGO

PTE

IELTS

TOEFL

Career prospects

Graduates will be equipped to develop immersive applications across various sectors such as theatre, film, gaming, advertising, museums, and app design. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, innovation, and portfolio development, making students highly attractive to employers worldwide. The skills learned will enable graduates to work on real-world challenges, develop new immersive content, and lead industry startups or projects.

FAQs

What are the application deadlines?

The application deadline for overseas applicants is 25 July 2025, and for home applicants, it is 8 August 2025. Early application is advised due to high demand.

What are the fees for the program?

The full-time tuition fee is £15,700 per year for home students and £34,200 for overseas students. Part-time fees vary depending on the length of study.