OVERVIEW
The study programme provides extensive knowledge about Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technologies, their usage and role in innovation.
A vital part of the programme is the opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience whilst working on live projects alongside various tech businesses, start-ups and industry professionals to solve current problems and create new solutions.
Graduates can use the skills gained through studies to plan, implement and manage VR/AR projects as well as apply their knowledge to innovating new products/solutions and ensuring the advancement of VR/AR through scientific research.
Language: English, Latvian
Duration: 1.5 years (3 semesters) full time
ECTS: 90
Degree title: PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S DEGREE IN VIRTUAL REALITY AND SMART TECHNOLOGIES
EQF: Level 7
Exchange opportunities: Available through Erasmus+ and Nordplus.
Course title | ECTS |
Module "VR/AR project planning and implementation" |
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VR/AR innovations and actuality in various industries | 3 |
VR/AR hardware and physical structure, elements of IoT | 3 |
Interractivity, scenarios composition and serious games | 3 |
Module "VR/AR authoring" |
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Mobile technology solutions | 3 |
Programming advanced 3D graphics | 3 |
3D modelling approaches and scripting | 3 |
Developement of advanced 3D interractive environments | 3 |
Module "User experience design and implemetation" |
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UX strategy framework | 3 |
Human factors and human-computer interaction | 3 |
Motion graphics and environmental effects | 3 |
Module "Recognition services and intellectual environments" |
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Geometry processing and visualization | 3 |
Augmented reality and computer vision algorythms | 3 |
Introduction in machine - learning and neural networks | 3 |
Module "VR/AR project sustainability and transformation" |
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Innovations and project managment | 3 |
Research methodologies and scientific publications | 3 |
Hackathon and teamwork | 3 |
Simulation modelling and data 3D visualization | 3 |
Internship | 9 |
Master's thesis | 30 |
TOTAL: | 90 |
Tuition fees: EU, EEA, Swiss Confederation - 1924 EUR per academic year (full-programme 2886 EUR). Non-EU, Non-EEA 3282 EUR per academic year (full-programme 4923 EUR).
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies or Computer Science
- Evidence of English language competence (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS).
Application deadline:
May 1 (full degree - Non-EU/ EEA)
June 30 (full-degree - EU/ EEA/ Swiss Confederation)
For further information, get in touch with International Office at international@va.lv.