Master of Science in Metaverse Technology

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims
The aims of the Master of Science in Metaverse Technology (MScMT) programme are to provide graduates with:

• an in-depth understanding of the nature of metaverses;
• an understanding of the fundamental technology for building metaverses;
• the ability to integrate various technologies into metaverse applications; and
• the vision of metaverse development as a multidisciplinary coevolutionary process so that they will enthusiastically engage in lifelong learning in this setting.

Programme Characteristics

• Understand the nature of metaverse research and the metaverse industry, especially its interdisciplinary nature.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the latest metaverse technologies including VR/AR, game development, machine learning, decentralised infrastructures, crypto properties, computer vision and AIoT.
• Use these technologies to build metaverse applications that provide immersive experiences that bridge the gap between the real and virtual world.
• Work in teams as both a leader and a member and effectively collaborate with practitioners from various disciplines.
• Understand the security, sociality and ethical aspects of metaverses and be able to creatively reshape or redefine metaverses.