Immersive Media (Taught)

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 Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries

• 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 MusicFutures 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.

The MA Immersive Media: Music, Immersive Technology & Creative Innovation Scholarship is now open for applications. A successful applicant will receive a fully funded place on the MA, commencing in September. For more details and the application process, please visit university website.

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.