Glasgow School of Art
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Glasgow
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Course summary
BSc Immersive Systems Design, with pathways in:
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3D Modelling
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Games & Virtual Reality
This programme will provide graduates with a highly relevant skill set in practical software and immersive systems (interactive 3D and Virtual / Augmented Reality) development, an understanding of how people and technology interact, combined with the creative insight essential to help create the future in immersive systems. This is a technology focused degree with a strong art-school foundation, combining rigorous taught components with studio-based learning and critical thinking.
The BSc in Immersive Systems Design will provide students with a foundation in theory and practical understanding of the methods, tools and techniques required to conceive, design and evaluate new interactive and immersive systems for traditional, immersive and mobile platforms.
Students will also gain an overall understanding in the two specialist pathways offered by the programme – 3D Modelling, Games & VR – before specialising in the final years of study. All students will also benefit from the opportunity to work collaboratively with students in the other study pathway, working in teams on real-world briefs. They will have opportunities to work with students on other programmes through shared courses and/or through collaborations on crossschool studio projects.
The degree will follow a ‘T’ shape structure, with a common structure in the first year of the degree, finishing with degree and honours years in which students increasingly specialise in their chosen pathway. In these final years, the overall course structure is shared across pathways, but studio projects are designed to reflect on study pathway and practices.
In the final year, a BSc dissertation provides an opportunity to engage in significant independent work with a focus on research & development in a science and technology context.
Across all years, there is an emphasis on Studio and problem-based learning – driving learning through a series of projects with real-world problems and situations, to provide an authentic and engaging context for learning. The Programme’s curriculum is designed to encourage creativity at all stages through a range open briefs and critical enquiries. Students on the Programme develop technical skills and knowledge through applied developments / implementations in which technical work is produced as a creative and critical response to themes, topics or debates aligned with wider GSA concerns and thematic enquiries.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- Wales has vacancies
- England has vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland has vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W617
- Institution code:
- G43
- Campus name:
- Garnethill Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We accept a range of qualifications and many of our entrants come with advanced entry – meaning they begin their studies in second or third year. For more information please visit https://www.gsa.ac.uk/study-at-the-gsa/advanced-entry
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
A Levels ABB
Scottish Higher - ABBB
SQA Highers with grades ABBB and above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
International Baccalaureate Diploma award with a minimum of 30 points (18 points at Higher Level);
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
Completion of Irish Leaving Certificate with Four Highers at H2 or above
Scottish HNC - Pass
SQA Higher National Certificate
Scottish HND - Pass
SQA Higher National Diploma
HNC (BTEC) - M
Level 4 Diploma with Merit or above
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
The GSA is committed to working to widen access, including fair admissions for applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. The minimum entry requirements of 4 Highers at BBCC will apply to applicants from Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 20/40 postcodes, as well as applicants who are care experienced, estranged from their parents or legal guardians, have caring responsibilities, are a refugee or currently receive free school meals
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You may be invited to interview
- Portfolio
- When the GSA receives your completed application form from UCAS, you will receive an email from the GSA Admissions team with an acknowledgement of your application and instructions on how to upload your Digital Portfolio and Portfolio Statement to the GSA Digital Portfolio Site. You are welcome to upload your Digital Portfolio as soon as you receive your invitation email from GSA Admissions, but no later than the final deadline of 13:00 (UK Time) on the 5th of February 2025.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS for UKVI (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) test taken at a UKVI approved test centre. Applicants must achieve 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. Applicants must achieve 59 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each subtest. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 73 | TOEFL (IBT) or TOEFL IBT at home. Applicants must achieve 73+ overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening-17; Reading-18; Speaking-20; Writing-18. |
| Institution's Own Test | Applicants who complete GSA’s Pre-Sessional English for Creative Disciplines course will satisfy language conditions - https://www.gsa.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/english-for-creative-disciplines |
Applicants who require a Student Visa, and who are not a national of, nor have obtained a degree in one of the countries on the approved UKVI exemption list, will need to provide evidence of their English language ability through the use of a standardised test.
All test results must be dated within 2 years of your programme start date.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £24350 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £24350 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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