MA/MSc Virtual and Augmented Reality

at Goldsmiths University of London

The programme is split into two pathways - the 3D Graphics and User Experience Pathway and the Programming and Computer Science Pathway. 

All students on the programme will study compulsory modules together, and will then split into their separate pathways, studying a variety of compulsory and optional modules that relate to their chosen specialism. 

Compulsory modules

Module title    

• Virtual Reality   
• Introduction to Programming for Games    
• Augmented and Mixed Realities   
• Advanced Topics in Virtual and Augmented Reality    

• An undergraduate degree of at least second-class standard in a relevant/related subject

International Tuition Fees:

£20000 per year

This programme will enable you to take on a creative or technical role in Virtual and Augmented Reality, for example a programmer, artist or user experience designer. It would prepare you to be an indie creator, working independently or in small teams or a member of a larger “AAA” team.

The knowledge gained would also help in other roles associated with the V&AR industry such as producer or manager.

Virtual and Augmented Reality is being applied in a very wide range of domains and industries: games, film, medicine, journalism, advertising, education, engineering and many other industries. Your expertise in the medium will open up jobs in this area and many more. Our industry advisory board helps us ensure that the content you learn will stay relevant to the needs of an ever changing workplace.

You may also consider going in to an academic career. This degree will put you in a good position to apply for one of our PhD Studentships, which can lead to PhD study.