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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Mount Pleasant Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
About this course
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 Music Futures 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.
Career paths
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
Graduates from this program go on to shape the immersive media industry, working as:
- XR experience designers
- Immersive storytellers and creatives
- VR/AR Developers
- Interactive media artists
- Creative technologists
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 17,750per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Liverpool John Moores University
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University League Table
76th
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Campus address
Liverpool John Moores University, Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 5AJ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
53rd out of 92 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 200130 65%28th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10068.0 68%40th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.29 82%9th
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