MA Immersive Media
Liverpool John Moores University
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About this courseDesign the future of digital experiences - create, innovate, and push boundaries in XR, Interactive Storytelling & Immersive TechnologyWhat 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 ...Read more

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

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18/279
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53rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
76th

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Entry requirements

Hons degree 2:2 or above (from art, media, animation, digital design, computer science, performing arts, graphic design, games, UX). an academic reference.

Tuition fees

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£8,965 per year

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£17,750 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£17,750 per year

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Living Cost- You must budget for a minimum of 1,023 per month (at a maximum of nine months) to cover your living expenses, according to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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Liverpool John Moores University
80- 98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5UZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Liverpool Central  0.2 miles away
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