**Develop the skills you need as a project leader, producer, experience designer and storyteller in immersive media across VR, AR, XR and blended reality.**
**Why study BA (Hons) Immersive Media at BU?**
- Through conceptual investigation and practical production, explore and develop immersive media in a range of hypothetical and real-world scenarios
- Explore both conventional as well as experimental and emerging forms and contexts
- Collaborate and undertake enterprise-led teamwork, essential in becoming thought, practice and business-leaders in this emerging field
- Develop production craft skills including stereoscopic 360-degree video and immersive audio production
- Work in industry-leading facilities with internationally-recognised lecturers and practitioners
- Specialise or broaden your studies through option units to match your career ambitions and professional placement opportunities, allowing you to forge vital industry links.
The programme does not cover computer-based asset creation or programming, for which you may consider BSc (Hons) Virtual and Augmented Reality; BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design, BA (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts, BA (Hons) Visual Effects or BSc Hons Game Design.
Course Details - Modules
Ambitions | Entering Immersive Media | Principles of Storytelling | Understanding Immersive Media | Exploring Immersive Media | Immersive Media: Research and Enterprise | Immersive Media: Exploratory Practice | Immersive Media: Execution and Impact: Graduate Project | Dissertation
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W285
Institution code:
B50
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 4
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104 tariff points
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
104 tariff points
28 - 31 points
112 tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
112 tariff points
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.
Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.
Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
63%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
15250.0
Year 1
International
15250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Poole
BH12 5BB
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