Handbook

Overview

Immersive technologies, simulation, and visualisation are converging to develop and drive many of the transformations in today’s workforce, as industries transition from historical production models towards more agile and adaptable work practices. They are being used to envision and portray unique cultural and artistic experiences; visually explore complex datasets; design … For more content click the Read More button below. This integrated, cross-domain Graduate Certificate in Simulation and Immersive Technologies will qualify you to take up a range of high value positions as future immersive technology professionals and designers capable of understanding how these practices are shaping industries. You will become part of a new generation reshaping the future of workforce creativity and productivity. You will experience a unique, integrated and industry-focussed approach to simulation and immersive technologies that will augment your technical knowledge with analytical and philosophical understandings of these evolving practices. Our human-centric, design-led approach will be underpinned by a creative and critical mindset focussing on human perception and experience, enabling you to analyse how, why, when, and where to utilise simulation, visualisation and immersive platforms such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality (VR, AR and XR) across different sectors.  The program is structured to cater to the demands of professionals in the workforce from diverse industry sectors, including but not limited to, media and creative arts, health, defence, business, education, and manufacturing. Students with an advanced level of knowledge and experience in a specific domain will benefit from a broadening human-centric conceptual foundation. The program content will enable you to personalise your learning and bring your industry experience and interests into your study. The program can be studied full-time or part-time and can be completed fully online. There is also an option to undertake the program in blended mode which requires students to attend two intensive face-to-face meetups per year on campus or at our industry partner facilities. Students will also have full access to all campus facilities throughout each term. For elective courses, students will be able to select from a range of fully online courses or on-campus face-to-face courses with weekly classes.

This integrated, cross-domain Graduate Certificate in Simulation and Immersive Technologies will qualify you to take up a range of high value positions as future immersive technology professionals and designers capable of understanding how these practices are shaping industries. You will become part of a new generation reshaping the future of workforce creativity and productivity.

You will experience a unique, integrated and industry-focussed approach to simulation and immersive technologies that will augment your technical knowledge with analytical and philosophical understandings of these evolving practices.

Our human-centric, design-led approach will be underpinned by a creative and critical mindset focussing on human perception and experience, enabling you to analyse how, why, when, and where to utilise simulation, visualisation and immersive platforms such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality (VR, AR and XR) across different sectors. 

The program is structured to cater to the demands of professionals in the workforce from diverse industry sectors, including but not limited to, media and creative arts, health, defence, business, education, and manufacturing. Students with an advanced level of knowledge and experience in a specific domain will benefit from a broadening human-centric conceptual foundation. The program content will enable you to personalise your learning and bring your industry experience and interests into your study.

The program can be studied full-time or part-time and can be completed fully online. There is also an option to undertake the program in blended mode which requires students to attend two intensive face-to-face meetups per year on campus or at our industry partner facilities. Students will also have full access to all campus facilities throughout each term. For elective courses, students will be able to select from a range of fully online courses or on-campus face-to-face courses with weekly classes.

Program Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree in any field.

Applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree may apply for admission into the Graduate Certificate based on a minimum 5 years industry experience. To be considered, applicants must provide a digital portfolio (PDF, website, etc.) that includes:

A CV detailing a minimum of 5 years industry experience
5-10 examples of professional achievement (such as examples of work in design, visualisation, simulation, immersive technologies, or descriptions of initiatives they have led, patents, awards, etc.)
A 2 page statement which explains: their specific strengths and achievements in their field; how they see visualisation, simulation and immersive design impacting their discipline; and their motivations for joining the program, and how they believe the program will enhance their career

The digital portfolio will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by Art & Design staff. Students in this category who complete the Graduate Certificate with a WAM of 65 may apply to articulate to the Master of Visualisation, Simulation, and Immersive Design.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Domestic Students

International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Students will require a WAM of 65+ with no fails to articulate from the Graduate Certificate to Masters.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1292 - PhD Art, Design and Media

Master of Philosophy - MPhil2267 - MPhil Art, Design and Media

Master of Design - MDes9313 - Design

Nested Postgraduate Program

Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies - MSIT9323 - Simulation and Immersive Technologies

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals, Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators, Management and Organisation Analysts, Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters, Arts Professionals.

Additional Information

This integrated, cross-domain Graduate Certificate in Simulation and Immersive Design will qualify you to take up a range of high value positions as design leaders, managers, trainers, artists, researchers, planners, analysts, innovators and entrepreneurs in any of the following fields:

Art, design, and animation
Immersive entertainment and gaming
Robotics
Museology
Advertising
Education
Architecture, social and urban planning
Engineering
Defence and National Security
Emergency and national security
Medicine, healthcare, and sports training
Advanced manufacturing

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students