Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies
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.
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 Adelaide and attending face-to-face classes at the university on the first day of semester. Should this change we will keep you updated.
*National skills commission, Skills priorities 2021
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD118 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent or a completed Graduate Certificate in Immersive Media Technologies. |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students 1 100.0% All students 1 100.0%
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $33,500
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
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 ...
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Last updated: Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024
