About Immersive Experiences And Technologies Msc By Research, Mphil, Phd in Abertay University
This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.
Immersive experiences at Abertay covers a wide range of applied and theoretical research.
New and emerging immersive technologies present the most significant disruption to the wider creative industries since the advent of the world wide web in the 1990s. The opportunities for cutting edge research and innovation utilising platforms such as AR, VR and XR are vast, and research students working in this area have the potential to generate real impact on emerging technologies, production processes and audiences. At Abertay, you will be supported to conduct this research by our world-leading expertise in computer games education, our connections with key industry partners, such as Microsoft and Sony, and our specialist immersive and game development facilities.
Our research at Abertay is inherently cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary, which is of particular importance for research in immersive experiences. We are the lead partner for InGAME: Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise, an AHRC-funded R&D centre for Dundee’s games cluster. Postgraduate students at the University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the games industry.
Undertaking a research degree in immersive experiences and technologies at Abertay will prepare you for a career not only in academia but also within wider society, including but not limited to the creative industries that you will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with.
MSc by Research normally 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, MPhil normally 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, PhD normally 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Academic qualification equivalents
- The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 80 with no band less than 18
- PTE: 61 with no band less than 56)
Abertay University Highlights
Foundation Year |
1994 |
Type of University |
Public |
Location |
Urban |
Percentage of Undergraduates |
89% |
Graduate Prospects |
94% |
Acceptance Rate |
29.04% |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Type of Courses |
Full time/Part-time |
Abertay University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International applicants are always encouraged to have an estimate of the expenses required to study in a foreign land before enrolling at any institute abroad. A basic estimate of the expenses comprising cost of living in the UK is as compiled below.
Tuition fee*
Course |
Fee for International students (in pounds) |
Undergraduate programmes |
15,500 / 14,000** |
Postgraduate taught degrees |
16,000 |
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Food, Environment, Sport, Science, Engineering |
14,750 |
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Ethical Hacking, Computing, Nursing, Computer Games, Computer Arts |
13,750 |
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Economics, Accountancy, Counselling, Marketing, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Business |
12,750 |
Pre-sessional English programme (5 weeks) |
1100 |
Pre-sessional English programme (9 weeks) |
2200 |
*One must note that the tuition fees are different for Scottish and EU students and students from England, North Ireland and Wales.
**Note that the tuition fee may vary for different courses.
Other expenses
Entity |
Estimated cost (in pounds) |
Accommodation |
300 – 400 per month |
Electricity and gas |
30 – 50 per month |
Telephone bills |
15 – 20 per month |
Travel (student railcard) |
30 per year |
TV licence |
147 per year |
Abertay University Application Process
Basic Admission Requirements
- Offer letter
- Referees
- Personal statement
- Minimum 65% in boards or equivalent A-levels or IB
- Specific requirements of countries.
- Visa
- Proof of proficiency in the English Language: The minimum score required for application with the university are as follows:
English Proficiency Test |
Minimum Score |
IELTS |
6.0 |
TOEFL |
78 |
Pearsons(PTE Academic) |
54 |
WAEC/NECO |
C6 |
International Bacc |
English B at S5 or H5( if pursuing English A then the result is not needed) |
Cambridge B2 First |
Cambridge Grading Scale-169 |
Cambridge C1 Advanced |
Cambridge Grading Scale-169 |
Cambridge C2 Proficiency |