Games and Extended Reality

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,520 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Games and Extended Reality

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Postgraduate Open Day | Wednesday 20 November

Our next Postgraduate Open Day is on Wednesday 20 November. To book your place, please complete the form using the link below.

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Are you looking for a path into the exciting and rapidly evolving area of gaming and XR?

This programme provides you with the skills and knowledge to break into this new and exciting field, becoming one of the key innovators that will shape its future. The focus of this course is on the creative application of immersive and extended reality technologies to a wide range of design contexts. This is a rapidly evolving field, with applications as diverse as engineering, architecture, heritage, medicine and education.

In particular, the growth of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications, grouped under the umbrella term of ‘Extended Reality’ (XR), is driving to radical transformations in the production and consumption of digital media products. As leading brands such as Facebook (now Meta), Microsoft, Apple and Google all align into this direction, the surge of new XR products and experiences will redefine the ways in which we interact with the people and the world around us. This explosive growth is substantially increasing in the demand for professionals with the creative and technical skills to lead the way.

Find out more by signing up to an upcoming Open Day, or if you have any generic questions please contact course enquiries.

International applicants: Please check the international intakes page for the latest information and application dates.

You will:

explore and gain an in-depth knowledge and skills on the technologies that are shaping the future
be part of an active and vibrant learning community that will boost your creative, technical and entrepreneurial skills
have access to a range of cutting-edge technologies and equipment that will turn you into a confident and capable developer
be guided by an enthusiastic team of active practitioners and leading scholars in games and XR
develop contacts and relationships with leading industries in Manchester, a city leading the next wave of innovation in the UK and Worldwide

International

students accepted

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

This is an interdisciplinary course open to students from a wide range of backgrounds, however, a previous academic or industry experience in any of the following disciplines would be beneficial: game design and development, 3D art and animation, game programming, digital media, and computing science.

As part of the application process we will want to see a portfolio of work in demonstration of your previous experience and skills. These might include:

- stills and images showcasing examples of work on relevant areas, for example: game art, coding, UX, immersive experiences, virtual or augmented reality projects.

- links to personal or commercial projects

- examples of creative projects not directly related to games or extended reality, but which give demonstrate your potential to engage with these technologies

Once you have made your application we will be in touch with more information about the next steps.

Standard entry requirements

A relevant undergraduate degree, normally at 2:1 or above, and supporting evidence of digital/games design experience.

For International students

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5. We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Graduates from this programme will find professional opportunities in games design and development, XR development, instructional design and software engineering. Graduates will have access to a wide spectrum of roles in the public and corporate sectors, all of which are searching for individuals with specialised knowledge and skills on this rapidly evolving field. As the adoption of gaming and XR technologies continue to increase, professionals with the creative and technical skills on this type of development will be in high demand in sectors including but not limited to retail and fashion, healthcare, workforce training and real estate.

Entrepreneurial endeavor is also a potential path for graduates, who will receive support in launching start-ups and new businesses.

A taste of what you could become

A games designer

An XR developer

A software engineer

And more...

Career Links

This postgraduate degree course benefits from established partnerships and links with creative industries in the UK, which have been working with us at several levels, ranging from guest lecturers, live briefs, placement opportunities and extra-curricular activities. These include the BBC, Matmi New Media, Trunk Manchester, Yippee Entertainment and Carbon Digital, among others.