Media & Communication courses

About MA Immersive Arts in Sheffield Hallam University

• Learn how to develop innovative immersive arts products and experiences for a range of platforms and contexts.
• Use the latest industry-standard software and hardware in a professional studio setting.
• Work on live projects for industry professionals from the creative digital sector.
• Explore innovation in production workflows, immersive storytelling and digital arts development.

This course gives you the opportunity to become a leader in the emerging immersive arts discipline. You’ll build a professional portfolio and gain industry experience through live projects, exhibitions and networking events.

Live Projects

Live projects are a key part of the course, giving you the chance to network with industry and produce distinctive immersive arts products to a professional standard. There is often the opportunity for this work to be published and exhibited, helping to strengthen your portfolio. 

Networking Opportunities

You benefit from a programme of guest speakers and networking events throughout the year. The Media Arts and Communications Pathways event brings together industry professionals from a wide range of areas in the creative sector. This means you can gain insight into current industry practice and make connections with industry and arts organisations. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with established digital arts festivals and events, arts venues and galleries.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in a variety of areas, including

• digital art
• performing arts
• installation design
• live events
• music and theatre
• creative media
• games and interactive design
• digital marketing
• communications
• immersive video and film-making
• entrepreneurship
• cross media
• exhibitions, museums and heritage sectors

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,

• three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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