Creative Technologies, M.Sc.

  • Anytime
    Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

About

You'll master the design and application of new hardware, software and techniques used in creative and innovative technology. You'll design, create and manage a media development or research programme. You'll also learn to address research problems and apply your skills to advancing the creative technology industry.

This Creative Technologies degree course at University of Portsmouth can open doors to exciting careers in the entertainment and media industries.

What you will experience?

On this course, you'll:

  • Focus on creative problems and develop your portfolio skills, by shaping a project and responding to development issues and feedback.
  • Design and develop your own software, systems, 2D/3D assets and innovative solutions
  • Get hands-on with our sound studios and multimedia labs, packed with the latest kit used by professionals
  • Use our industry-standard game content creation software, VR hardware, motion capture facilities and console development kits
  • Get to grips with the latest digital film equipment, including the C300, EX3 and Canon 7D cameras and the Mix Pre-D portable sound mixer

Career

Specialist skills in the field of Creative Technologies are in demand, so depending on your project choice and career plans, you'll be able to find employment internationally in the fields of:

  • Film and broadcast
  • Game design
  • Programming
  • Art production
  • Virtual reality development

The leisure and entertainment sector also offers opportunities if you specialise in music technology. Other potential career paths include health and business, software and interfaces, installation and monitoring, contextual acoustic research and academic research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Context and Definition
  • Professional, Academic and Research Development
  • Project Design and Development
  • Project Evaluation and Resolution

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:

    Make your application as soon as possible.

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
    Schedule IELTS
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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General Requirements

  • A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process. 
  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    6500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6500 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
  • UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students Part time: £4,330 Year 1 and £2,170 Year 2
  • International students Part time: £9,330 Year 1 and £4,670 Year 2

Living costs for Portsmouth

  • 710 - 1100 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check the programme website for information about funding options.

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