BA (Hons) Immersive Media (with Foundation Year option)
Entry requirementsFor September 2023 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.
International entry requirements:
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2023 entry:
Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Italian Esame di Stato with 60-70%. Grade depends on the course
Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 or 7. Grade depends on the course
For September 2023 entry: If English is not your first language you\'ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading or equivalent.
Academic titleBA (Hons)
Course descriptionDevelop the skills to become a future project leader, producer, storyteller or experience-designer in virtual-reality, augmented-reality and mixed-reality media.
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.
We have a foundation year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.