AR/VR/XR Development & Design, Bachelor of Science

These are the requirements for the Bachelor's AR/VR/XR Development & Design

With your Bachelor's in AR/VR/XR Development & Design, you can work, for example, as an XR-developer or programmer.

In the part-time distance learning program AR/VR/XR Development & Design at IU International University, you can be admitted if you have either a high school diploma (general university entrance qualification), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

Furthermore, you can study AR/VR/XR Development & Design without a high school diploma. To be admitted to the IU distance learning program without a high school diploma, you must provide a completed advanced training course, such as the state-certified business economist, or a master craftsman's certificate. You can also be admitted if you have completed a vocational training and worked full-time for at least 3 years after this training.

These are the study contents in the online course AR/VR/XR Development & Design

This bachelor's degree at IU includes approximately 35 modules that you will take and complete over the course of 6 semesters. Each module is worth 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will earn 180 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical study plan for full-time studies in AR/VR/XR Development & Design looks as follows:

• 1st semester: Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality, Introduction to Academic Work for IT and Technology, Basic Design Principles: Seeing and Understanding, Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Project: AR Application
• 2nd semester: Collaborative Work, Basics of Industrial Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming with C#, 3D Design Principles - Space, Application Development with Unity, Project: Creating an Interactive XR Experience
• 3rd semester: User Experience, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Introduction to Programming with Python, 3D Interaction Design and Social VR, 3D Design Principles - Figure, Project: Creating an Interactive Character Experience
• 4th semester: Introduction to Digital Construction, Computer Science and Society, Media Law, Introduction to Motion Capturing and Tracking, Seminar: Ethical and Social Aspects of XR, Project: Tracking Analysis and Animation
• 5th semester: Artificial Intelligence, Seminar: XR, Metaverse and Future Technologies, Digital Business Models, Project: AI in XR, Elective Module A
• 6th semester: Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor's Thesis

One of the special features of the bachelor's program in AR/VR/XR Development & Design at IU is the many opportunities to specialize in elective areas according to personal interests and professional fields.

As the first specialization, you can choose from these exciting modules: Audio Design, Digital Education, Digital Manufacturing Industry, Basics of Game Development, Basics of Medicine and Technology in Healthcare.

For the second specialization, you can select one of these study modules: Applied Game Development, Audiovisual Digital Media, Production Processes and Industry 4.0, Robotics and Mechanics, Storytelling and Writing Workshop, Technology in Healthcare and XR-based E-Health Applications, Perception and Design in Space.

As the third specialization, you can enroll in one of these modules: Applied Game Development, Audio Design, Audiovisual Digital Media, Autonomous Driving, Digital Education, Digital Manufacturing Industry, English as a Foreign Language, French as a Foreign Language, Italian as a Foreign Language, Spanish as a Foreign Language, Basics of Game Development, Basics of Medicine and E-Health, Basics of Medicine and Technology in Healthcare, Mobile Design, Robotics and Mechanics, Storytelling and Writing Workshop, General Studies, Perception and Design in Space, Continuing Education in the Profession, Career Development.

How flexible is the standard study period in the distance learning course AR/VR/XR Development & Design

At IU International University, you can choose one of 3 study models in the part-time distance learning program:

• In the full-time study program, the standard study period is 6 semesters or 36 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no additional cost. The full-time study program in AR/VR/XR Development & Design is especially suitable for those who are not working or only work a few hours per week.
• In part-time study I, the standard study period is 8 semesters or 48 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no additional cost. Part-time study I is suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
• In part-time study II, the standard study period is 12 semesters or 72 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no additional cost. Part-time study II is particularly suitable if you are heavily involved in your profession alongside your distance learning studies.

By the way, you can also take a semester break during your studies at no additional cost.

How does online study work at IU?

A study program that adapts to your life: In online studies at IU, you learn flexibly and digitally whenever and wherever you want to learn.

In the distance learning course AR/VR/XR Development & Design at IU International University, there is no attendance requirement – you continuously learn from home, in the library of your choice, or wherever you can learn best.

You can enroll in your modules and courses whenever you want. This way, you can usually create your study plan and semester schedule flexibly by yourself.

Central to IU distance learning are your interactive learning scripts. You will receive the scripts in printed form as well as digitally as PDFs and for tablets. Through the smart app IU Learn, you can access the scripts for your studies in AR/VR/XR Development & Design as well as scripts from all other distance learning programs at IU.

Through myCampus, the online campus of IU, you can also access additional materials, such as videos. You can exchange ideas with your lecturers and fellow students, for example, in virtual live formats, such as interactive lectures.

And exams? You can take them as online exams if you prefer. An online exam can be taken around the clock once you feel sufficiently prepared. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of the numerous exam centers of IU throughout Germany.