XR technologies have seen explosive growth over the last decade, and professionals with the skills to work in augmented, virtual and mixed reality are in high demand. Northeastern’s College of Arts, Media and Design has been immersed in XR work for over a decade and has extensive expertise, including a network of internationally recognized faculty members.
In the MS in Extended Realities program offered at the Oakland campus, you’ll complete an 18-credit core curriculum (including courses in XR history, design, development and the industry), and a 17 credit elective concentration in XR + Games. The program includes an experiential project-focused course that brings you practical experience—allowing you to stand out in the job market when you graduate.
Learn more about our projects, partners, students and faculty at xr.northeastern.edu.
The MS in Extended Realities is a STEM-designated degree. The program consists of 35 credit hours and is completed over two years of study.
Unique Features
- Applicable across multiple industries: medicine, business, entertainment, architecture, journalism and more.
- Northeastern has several immersive lab spaces dedicated to AR, VR, and XR research and design.
MS in Extended Realities in Boston
The MS in Extended Realities program is also available at the Boston campus.
Program Objectives
Students in the MS in Extended Realities program will gain a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary skills, theories, technologies, and processes needed to craft impactful XR experiences.
Students will:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and history of XR experiences.
- Learn current state-of-the-art XR technologies, including hardware and software used for augmented, virtual, and mixed reality.
- Participate in meaningful critique of XR experiences and show mastery over nomenclature and vocabulary.
- Create narrative experiences that leverage the advantages of XR to make an impact on the audience.
- Move ideas into action through the practice of ideating and rapid prototyping XR experiences.
