Adelaide University
Master of Immersive Media Technologies
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Explores the exciting realm of immersive media technologies while gaining skills in storytelling, digital design and interactive technology.
Course overview
Design and develop amazing virtual, mixed and augmented reality experiences in the Master of Immersive Media Technologies.
You’ll learn all about interactive design and gain advanced technical skills for developing digital assets using:
- 3D modelling
- Photogrammetry
- Digital sculpting
- Material Painting and Texturing
- Sound Design/Engineering
- Scripting
- AI Tools
You’ll also gain a comprehensive understanding of the physiological and ergonomic implications of immersive technology design – examining how these factors can enhance or inhibit immersion and access.
Deeply practical, you’ll put your learning into practice with hands-on projects and real-world learning throughout your studies. Emerge with the expertise ready for immersive media tech-focused roles in areas like entertainment, education and healthcare.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 72 units for all core courses.
- 12 units from core selective courses.
- 12 units for electives.
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 72 units for all of the following:
- Immersive Media Design (12 units)
- Immersive Media Asset Generation (12 units)
- Immersive Media Business (12 units)
- Immersive Media Development (12 units)
- Media Masters Research Project (24 units)
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
- Build foundational knowledge across key business disciplines – including marketing, management, accounting for decision makers and entrepreneurship.
- Explore opportunities, risks and challenges in the global business environment.
- Learn about multinational corporations – how to manage international marketing, expatriate management, global procurement, mergers and acquisitions and global concerns.
- Learn how to analyse global business opportunities, manage international markets and talent and evaluate issues like sustainability and governance.
- Understand global market and supply challenges and the strategies companies use to gain a competitive advantage.
- Develop cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills and international entrepreneurship and innovation processes, ready to tackle global markets.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $36,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.