Master of Immersive Media Technologies

The degree is completed over 18 months to two years full-time, depending on your previous qualifications. It emphasises both the creative and technical elements required for success in the immersive media industry–including the entrepreneurial foundations of leadership.

Working across South Australia's highest ranked Arts faculty^*, you will gain:

• comprehensive understanding of the global immersive media industry and its future markets and applications
• in-depth knowledge of immersive design theory and game-engine capabilities
• advanced technical skills in developing core digital assets in areas such as 3D modelling, sound engineering and programming
• a firm grasp of the physiological and ergonomic implications of immersive technology design and human-computer interfacing
• deep insight into the industry's associated ethical considerations.

You will also undertake a substantial research project, providing the opportunity to not only extend your knowledge even further in a field of interest, but develop highly transferable critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. 

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Potential careers

3D Animator, Animator, Gaming Programmer, VR Developer, XR Developer/Lead Developer, XR Digital Asset Manager, XR Human-Computer Interaction Designer, XR Narrative Specialist, XR Project Manager, XR Research Engineer, XR User Experience Specialist

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

• Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
• You must use an English language keyboard
• Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services