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Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality

GET AHEAD OF THE GAME IN AR AND VR
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Fees
Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Domestic Fees

AED 48,560

*This cost is for the entire Diploma Program. 

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Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
International Fees

AED 48,560

*This cost is for the entire Diploma Program. 

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Duration(s)
3 Trimesters Full Time

Whilst still classified as a full time study load, you will complete the program over one year (3 trimesters)
Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Course Durations
3 Trimesters Full Time

Whilst still classified as a full time study load, you will complete the program over one year (3 trimesters)
Part-time

If you want to take a little longer, that’s ok too. We’ll help you work out the best study load to suit your needs.

Note: Part-time is not available for international students.

We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Start Date(s)
2023 - February, Dubai
Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Start Dates
Dubai

  • 2023 – February, Dubai

  • 2023 – June, Dubai

Entry Requirements
Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Domestic Entry Requirements
Domestic students must meet one of the following criteria:
Minimum age requirements
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (your Year 12 certificate) or equivalent; OR
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Academic requirements
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or equivalent; which is Grade/Year 12 according to the Australian curriculum. Minimum overall pass is required.
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English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A band score of 6 or higher for a Higher Education (HE) course and 5.5 or higher for a VET course (only the Academic Test is accepted), OR
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Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
International Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements
Minimum age requirements
Be at least 18 years of age (or turning 18 during your first year of studies) or 17y before the commencement of the first term
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or equivalent; which is Grade/Year 12 according to the Australian curriculum. Minimum overall pass is required.
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English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): An overall score of 5.5 or higher with no individual band lower than 5.0 (only the Academic Test is accepted), OR
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Completion of Year 12 English in an Australian secondary school or college or equivalent with a minimum result of “Satisfactory” or equivalent.
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Successful completion of an Academic English program with an SAE-approved Australian-based English partner. Please refer to our SAE International Study Pathways for more information.
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Not a international student?

GET AHEAD OF THE GAME IN AR AND VR

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Learn in a collaborative, studio-based environment where your teachers are also your mentors.

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From day one you'll start creating under the guidance of expert lecturers.

Student learning online

SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required.

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Practical, immersive training All work is project-based, with no exams.
Flexible course options Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards the Bachelor of Games Development (Game Design).
Fundamentals of VR and AR Develop skills in augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, haptic technologies, human-computer interaction, and prototyping.
Become job-ready To complement your technical skills, you will develop communication, introductory project management, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

Course Structure

SCHOLARLY PERSPECTIVES AR VR – CMR110
Credit Points: 10

VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES – CMR101
Credit Points: 10

AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGIES – CMR102
Credit Points: 10

MIXED REALITY HARDWARE – CMR103
Credit Points: 10

CONTEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL PRACTICES – CIM151
Credit Points: 10

MANAGING SOFTWARE PROJECTS – CMR100
Credit Points: 10

COMPUTER MEDIATED REALITY MAJOR PROJECT – CMR104
Credit Points: 20
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Tools & Software

Augmented and Virtual Reality Skills

Augmented reality Virtual reality Mixed reality Haptic technologies Human-computer interaction Prototyping
Student with ARVR headset

Career Outcomes

What jobs will this course lead to?

  • Entry-level Augmented Reality Application Designer
  • Entry-level Augmented Reality Application Developer
  • Entry-level Virtual Reality Application Designer
  • Entry-level Virtual Reality Application Developer
  • Interaction Designer
  • Production Assistant
  • App Developer

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