Handbook

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, develop and manufacture products; plan cities and model future scenarios; predict financial outcomes and make decisions; rehearse medical and defence procedures; undertake ground-breaking research; explore the evolving landscape of human-robotic interaction; and to problem solve, teach, learn and train.

This integrated, cross-domain Master of 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 combine technical insight with analytical and philosophical understandings of these evolving practices.

The program combines industry and academic perspectives with practical assignments and industry demonstrations. Our focus is on developing global leaders with an immersive design mindset, capable of applying immersive practices to tackle real world problems.

A 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 technologies such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality (VR, AR and XR) across different sectors.  

The program will enable you to personalise your learning and /or bring your industry experience, knowledge and interests into your study. Students with an advanced level of knowledge and experience in a specific domain will benefit from a broadening human-centric conceptual foundation. Your learning experience culminates in a capstone studio experience that will challenge you to apply your knowledge in a practical way in real-world industry domains. 

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. It can be studied full-time or part-time and may be completed fully online. 

Students based in Sydney will have access to all on campus facilities and the option to attend face to face events and demonstrations. These events will be streamed to remote based students.

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. Our program core courses will offer a limited introduction to software applications and students are strongly encouraged to enhance their technical skills via electives.