PhD in Applied Games at Abertay University

Immersive media, such as virtual, mixed and augmented reality (VR, MR and AR respectively), is changing the way the world delivers and consumes content-both for entertainment and learning. With demand for highly trained professionals in the area far outstripping supply, our new Master of Immersive Media Technologies will equip you to take advantage of this global career opportunity. A cross-disciplinary degree blending theory with advanced practical skill development and research, it's suitable for Immersive Media bachelor graduates wishing to advance their skills, or graduates in other fields seeking to change direction. The degree is completed over 18 months to two years full-time, depending on your previous qualifications. It emphasises both the creative and technical elements required for success in the immersive media industry-including the entrepreneurial foundations of leadership. Working across South Australia's highest ranked Arts faculty* and drawing on expertise from our world-top-100 Computer Science school, you will gain: comprehensive understanding of the global immersive media industry and its future markets and applications in-depth knowledge of immersive design theory and game-engine capabilities advanced technical skills in developing core digital assets, 3D modelling, sound engineering and programming a firm grasp of the physiological and ergonomic implications of immersive technology design and human-computer interfacing deep insight into the industry's associated ethical considerations. You will also undertake a substantial research project, providing the opportunity to not only extend your knowledge even further in a field of interest, but develop highly transferable critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It's your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings. UniSA research is inspired by the challenges and opportunities of today. In the 2018 Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation of Australian universities, all of our assessed research was rated at world class or above. We are vibrant, outward-facing and responsive. We partner with industry, government and communities to seek answers to questions that arise in the real world.