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Immersive Media at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Design the future of digital experiences - create, innovate, and push boundaries in XR, Interactive Storytelling & Immersive Technology What will you experience on this MA? You’ll have access to dedicated immersive media labs and industry-focused creative technology, including:

  • Specialist XR Display Technologies – XR = VR, AR, and MR headsets, motion controllers, tablets, 360° cameras Fully Equipped Production Facilities across the Screen School & Liverpool School of Art and Design
  • Hands-On Training with Industry-Leading Software
Our approach is story-first, software-second, giving you the flexibility to master multiple tools, including:
  • Unreal Engine (for immersive worlds & interactive design)
  • Blender, Cinema4D, Maya, ZBrush & Gravity Sketch (3D modeling & spatial design)
  • Isadora & TouchDesigner (interactive media & live performance tools)
  • Adobe Creative Suite (industry-standard content creation tools)
Liverpool has a long history of breakthroughs in games, film, and creative technology. Studying here means being immersed in an ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and future-thinking. The City Region is experiencing a transformative surge in its creative industries, making it the ideal place to establish or advance your career in immersive media. Recent significant investments in the city include MusicFutures Creative Cluster, an exciting £6.75 million initiative led by LJMU and the University of Liverpool, which aims to establish the Liverpool City Region as a powerhouse for music research and development. This five-year program brings together over 20 strategic partners to drive innovation through emerging technologies, immersive content, talent development, and business growth. The city also welcomes a £60 million Government funding boost to support creative and cultural organisations across the country. This investment aims to transform local venues, create jobs, support businesses, and spread opportunities, with a focus on regions like Liverpool.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessments on the programme will be conducted using a variety of methods including: proposals, essays, prototypes and creative installations.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: -Hons degree 2:2 or above (from art, media, animation, digital design, computer science, performing arts, graphic design, games, UX) -an academic reference -Applicants who demonstrate professional skills and evidence of achievement in a related area without formal qualifications may also be considered. A CV should be provided at the point of application. International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Extra Requirements: -applicants are required to submit a sample digital portfolio at the point of application -RPL: RPL is accepted on this programme

English language requirements

-IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9340 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9340 Year 1
Scotland £9340 Year 1
Wales £9340 Year 1
International £17750 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Immersive Media at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS