Computer Science - Augmented and Virtual Reality (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)
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    Computer Science - Augmented and Virtual Reality (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)

    Trinity College Dublin
    Trinity College Dublin
    Ireland
    Ireland, Dublin
    University Rank:#87
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Computer Science - Augmented and Virtual Reality (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)

    About

    Course Overview

    The course equips students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to enable them to participate in the design and development of technology underpinning the interactive media industries, including video games, the metaverse and the wider industries of new media and communication. Key topics of study include 3D computer graphics, computer vision and AI. The course is designed and taught by staff who are leading experts in their fields, and the course content is inspired by their cutting-edge work as well as their contacts with leading industry researchers around the globe.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must provide the following:

  • An upper second-class (2.1) Honours degree grade or higher from a reputable university, in Computing or related discipline.
  • Official transcripts of all years of prior undergraduate third-level education.
  • Proven programming competence. Candidates may be asked to complete a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being offered a place on the course. Some modules may also require programming in Python and other languages.
  • A strong work ethic and the resolve to engage with a demanding but rewarding programme.

    • English Language Requirements

    All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide a certificate of proficiency in the English language. For this course, applicants are required to meet the Band B (Standard Entry) level as defined in the English Language Requirements page here.

    Applications missing an English certificate may be rejected or experience delays in processing.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants for the Trinity International Foundation Programme require IELTS 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in Writing and no band below 4.5.

    Applicants for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes must present one of the following English language qualifications.

    QUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS
    1Irish Leaving CertificateA grade D3 or better in Ordinary Level English
    2GCSEA grade C or better in English Language
    3European BaccalaureateEnglish: 6 in your 1st language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign Language
    4French BaccalaureateStudents presenting the OIB or International Option of the French Baccalaureate may satisfy the English language requirement by achieving a minimum of 12 (where the coefficient is greater than 5) in English Language and Literature. In cases where the coefficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 14 will be required.
    5International BaccalaureateEnglish A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English)
    6US High School CurriculumA grade C in English taken in final year
    7TOEFL

    Paper based 570 (with a TWE score of 4.5) / Computer based 233 (with a score of 4.5 in essay) / Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21)

    PG: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based

    8University of Cambridge

    180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e., Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)

    PG: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) 

    9IELTS

    (Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6). For Dental courses: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7) For Clinical speech and language studies: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7)

    10Pearson Test of English(Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59).
    11Duolingo English TestMinimum overall score of 110/160

    Career

    We expect graduates to be in high demand for research and development positions within leading multinational companies and startups alike. Previous graduates from our M.Sc. programmes have gone on to work for games or visual effects companies, whilst many others work in broader areas involving computer vision, computer graphics or interactive digital applications. Companies where our alumni have taken up employment include: NVIDIA, Unity Technologies, Huawei, Volograms, The Foundry and Tencent Games. In some cases, our graduates have gone on to further postgraduate research, taking up funded PhD positions at Trinity or other universities in Ireland and abroad.

    Fee Information

    Computer Science - Augmented and Virtual Reality (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)

    Trinity College Dublin

    Trinity College Dublin

    Ireland

    Ireland, Dublin

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