Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Experience Design in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,500
(c. USD22,015.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our master's program in experience design combines specialized expertise in immersion, interaction, and storytelling, connecting creative technology with narrative development and business applications. This program cultivates inventive and enterprising professionals capable of thriving in diverse, fast-growing sectors like immersive media, gaming, performing arts, film, and digital creativity.
Upon completion, graduates will possess the capabilities to pursue careers across various fields including cultural institutions, government and nonprofit organizations, corporate environments, and educational settings.
Career opportunities include positions as experience designers, creative writers, production directors, content producers, research specialists, educators, artistic practitioners, audience engagement experts, strategic planners, community coordinators, and innovative leaders in interactive narratives, gaming, extended reality (XR), immersive film production, interactive documentaries, advertising campaigns, digital installations, experiential events, media journalism, and brand promotion.
Duration: 12 months
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The MA will appeal to those progressing straight from an undergraduate degree, as well as industry professionals who want to diversify their skillset.
We require a 2:2 degree in Digital Design or similar design, or an art-related discipline such as Digital Media Design, Computer Graphics, Software, Games Development, VR Design, Creative Media, 3D Design, Spatial Media, Architecture, among others. We also accept 2:2 degrees from non-traditional design subjects, and those with relevant professional experience who demonstrate a clear passion, interest and suitability for the subject.
We also require suitable references from previous academic institutions and/or employers that evidence character and ability in relation to this course.
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work or demonstrate a clear passion, interest and suitability for their chosen optional pathway.
For applicants with previous postgraduate studies in Digital Art, the Programme Lead will assess the applicability of the Recognition of Prior Learning policy on a case-by-case basis.
Alternative modes of admission (e.g. interviews and video submissions) can be provided for applicants requiring support for disability or neurodivergence, for example.
English Language requirements
English Language Requirement equivalent to 6.5 IELTS with a minimum 5.5 in all four components. Please check the University of Plymouth English Language Requirements website for additional information and equivalent recognised qualifications.
TOEFL IBT 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
We require a 2:2 degree in Digital Design or similar design, or an art-related discipline such as Digital Media Design, Computer Graphics, Software, Games Development, VR Design, Creative Media, 3D Design, Spatial Media, Architecture, among others. We also accept 2:2 degrees from non-traditional design subjects, and those with relevant professional experience who demonstrate a clear passion, interest and suitability for the subject.
We also require suitable references from previous academic institutions and/or employers that evidence character and ability in relation to this course.
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work or demonstrate a clear passion, interest and suitability for their chosen optional pathway.
For applicants with previous postgraduate studies in Digital Art, the Programme Lead will assess the applicability of the Recognition of Prior Learning policy on a case-by-case basis.
Alternative modes of admission (e.g. interviews and video submissions) can be provided for applicants requiring support for disability or neurodivergence, for example.
English Language requirements
English Language Requirement equivalent to 6.5 IELTS with a minimum 5.5 in all four components. Please check the University of Plymouth English Language Requirements website for additional information and equivalent recognised qualifications.
TOEFL IBT 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
Tuition
GBP
16,500