What is Virtual Reality (NonReg / Introduction)
We’ve all heard of Virtual Reality, but what is it, how does it work, and where is it headed? In this course you’ll learn what VR is and experience it first-hand using a headset and controllers. You’ll explore where the...
Course description
We’ve all heard of Virtual Reality, but what is it, how does it work, and where is it headed? In this course you’ll learn what VR is and experience it first-hand using a headset and controllers. You’ll explore where the technology is headed and the benefits it can bring to society. You'll also experiment with creating your very own virtual world!
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, combined with other Northern College courses, such as Introduction to Programming, this course could lead to other VR-themed courses such as Creating Content for VR and Building VR Environments.
Visit the National Careers Service website for more information about careers available in this sector.
Course session dates
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1 November 2027 - 1 December 2027 9:30am - 4:30pmApply
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The course information on this page was last updated 17 July 2026.
