Arts

Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Create next-level immersive experiences

Immersive media, such as virtual, mixed and augmented reality (VR, MR and AR respectively), is changing the way the world delivers and consumes content—both for entertainment and learning.

With demand for highly trained professionals in the area far outstripping supply, our new Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies will equip you to take advantage of this global career opportunity.

This cross-disciplinary degree is suitable for Immersive Media bachelor graduates wishing to advance their skills, or graduates in other fields seeking to change direction.

What will you do?

Completed over 12 months, the degree emphasises both the creative and technical elements required for success in the immersive media industry.

Working across South Australia’s highest ranked Arts faculty* you will gain:

  • understanding of the global immersive media industry and its future markets and applications
  • broad knowledge of immersive design theory and game-engine capabilities
  • highly developed technical skills in generating core digital assets, 3D modelling, sound engineering and programming
  • awareness of the physiological and ergonomic implications of immersive technology design and human-computer interfacing
  • insight into the industry’s associated ethical considerations.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate well prepared to undertake creatively and technically stimulating roles in immersive media anywhere in the world, from health, education and entertainment sectors, to defence, science and mining industries.

Please note: due to the practical nature of the degree with specific hardware and software requirements for Immersive Media Technologies, students are required to attend this program in person from the beginning of semester.

As such this offer is made on the provision you will be able to be onshore in APSB and attending face-to-face classes at the university on the first day of semester. Should this change we will keep you updated.

Entry Requirements

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3GD118
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent or a completed Graduate Certificate in Immersive Media Technologies.
    How to Apply


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students1N/A
    All studentsN/AN/A


    International applicants

    CRICOS0101746
    IntakeFebruary
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students1N/A
    All studentsN/AN/A


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $31,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $40,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Potential careers

3D Animator, Multimedia / Web Designer, CGI Animator, Game Designer, 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, Gaming Programmer, Animator.

Degree Structure

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

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