Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies

Program Overview

The Master of Simulation & Immersive Technologies at UNSW equips students to become future-ready design leaders in the growing field of immersive practices. Through a human-centric and design-led approach, students learn to effectively utilize simulation and immersive platforms like VR, AR, MR, and XR. The program offers a flexible learning mode with part-time and full-time options, preparing graduates for high-value positions in various industries, including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment, and education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Simulation & Immersive Technologies at UNSW will equip students to become future-ready design leaders. Graduates will be capable of understanding and meeting the growing demand for immersive practices across many industries. The program offers a unique human-centric and design-led approach to technologies, focusing on human perception and experience. Students will learn how, why, when, and where to effectively utilize simulation and immersive platforms, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR). Throughout the degree, students will engage with the latest technologies firsthand as they learn through real industry case studies and insights from global leaders. Tailored to their interests and careers, students will be encouraged to tackle specific industry-related problems in their fields.

Outline:

Program Structure:

The program consists of 11 courses (72 units of credit/UOC), including:

• 5 Core Courses
• 1 Capstone Course (12 UOC)
• 3 Prescribed Electives
• 2 Free Electives

Core Courses:

• SIMIM4991: Introduction to Simulation & Immersive Technologies
• SIMIM4992: Human Factors & Immersive Technologies
• SIMIM4993: Design & Development for Immersive Technologies
• SIMIM4994: Applications of Simulation & Immersive Technologies
• SIMIM4995: Research Methods for Simulation & Immersive Technologies

Capstone Course:

• SIMIM4996: Capstone Project

Prescribed Electives:

Two courses from the list of prescribed electives.

Free Electives:

Two courses from any discipline at UNSW.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Assignments
• Presentations
• Projects
• Quizzes
• Exams

Teaching:

The program is delivered in a flexible learning mode, with part-time and full-time options available. Blended mode students will study core courses online and attend two intensive face-to-face meetups per year on campus or at industry partner facilities. Full-time students can complete the program in less than two years, while part-time students can complete it at their own pace.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Simulation & Immersive Technologies will be prepared for a range of high-value positions as design leaders, managers, trainers, artists, researchers, planners, analysts, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Career opportunities are available in a wide range of industry applications, including:

• Advanced manufacturing and industry 4.0
• Advertising
• Architecture, and social and urban planning
• Art, design, and animation
• Business and finance
• Defense and national security
• Education
• Emergency and first response
• Engineering
• Immersive entertainment and gaming
• Medicine, healthcare, and sports training
• Museology
• Robotics
• Sustainability and environmental modeling