Oxford
- About the Campus
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SAE Oxford is the global headquarters for SAE Institute’s 54 campuses worldwide and is at the heart of our creative media education network.
Set outside the city centre in a newly refurbished listed building, it houses all of the specialist industry equipment needed to take you from enthusiastic amateur to honed professional.
In Oxford, you’ll be joining a highly creative community of talented students as well inspirational academic staff and supervisors, passionate about what they do. Our staff are here to offer one-to-one support and coaching to ensure you make the most of your two-year journey with us.
- About the Area
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Oxford is a UK top 10 for digital employment, offering incredible opportunities for web designers, software and game developers and digital content creators.
With central London only one hour away by train and the Thames Valley powerhouse on our doorstep, Oxford is a sought after digi-tech location. There are over 3,000 creative businesses already located in Oxford, from award-winning gaming companies and film production companies, to animation and audio specialists. Locally based company Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles.
- Electives
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Elective modules allow you to specialise in an area of interest to you. In addition to your planned programme of study, you are given the opportunity to choose one elective module in Trimester 3 and one elective module in Trimester 5 of your degree course.
Elective modules available Sept 2016 - Sept 2017*
Course Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Audio Production
Trimester 3Creative Production Electronic Music Production Live Sound Audio Production
Trimester 5Advanced Specialised Project Industry Engagement (30 credits) Film Sound Digital Film Production
Trimester 3Creative Production Short Film Production Digital Film Production
Trimester 5Advanced Specialised Project Industry Engagement (30 credits) Writing for the Screen Game Art Animation
Trimester 3Creative Production Electronic Music Production Game Art Animation
Trimester 5Advanced Specialised Project Industry Engagement (30 credits) Advanced Character Creation Music Business
Trimester 3Creative Production Electronic Music Production Music Business
Trimester 5Advanced Specialised Project Industry Engagement (30 credits) Recording Management Visual Effects Animation
Trimester 3Creative Production Advanced Compositing and Motion Graphics Applications Visual Effects Animation
Trimester 5Advanced Specialised Project Industry Engagement (30 credits) Advanced Character Creation Web Development
Trimester 3Creative Production Web Applications Web Development
Trimester 5Advanced Specialised Project Industry Engagement (30 credits) Native Mobile Development * Elective module availability is agreed in August of each year. Availability may be subject to change for the following reasons:
- In response to feedback and review processes – to ensure we continually improve our programmes.
- Demand – to ensure the number of students is sufficient to deliver an excellent learning and teaching experience.
- Currency and relevance – to ensure the elective modules on offer are up-to-date and reflect the fast pace of change in the Creative Media sector.
SAE will strive to ensure that any impact on students and applicants is limited if such changes occur.
- Transport
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Whether travelling by car, bus or bicycle getting to campus is pretty easy. Here is some information to help you get here.
CarSAE Institute Oxford has free parking located within the campus. It can be accessed easily via the A4142, A34 and A40.
BusThe Oxford Bus Company bus 3A stops on the Sandford road, which is a 5-minute walk from SAE Institute.
BicycleOxford has many cycle routes and lanes. We have bike storage on campus, which is free to use.
- Accommodation
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What you need to know
Looking for private student accommodation can be a daunting process, especially if you are new to the city, or even to the UK.
To give you a helping hand, our Student's Guide to Private Accommodation is packed full of essential information, covering all the main questions and issues that people face when looking for accommodation.
Types of accommodation
Shared rental accommodationAs Oxford is a university city, demand for student housing is heavy – so start looking early!
SpareRoom, Rightmove and Daily Info are great places to begin your house hunt and get a feel for what’s available. SAE also has its own Facebook group page, designed to help students connect with potential flatmates.
Alternatively, you can also contact lettings agents directly. To help you, we’ve put a list together of agents in Oxford.
NB: This isn’t a full list of Oxford agencies, just some used by students.- Beckmann Lettings, Oxford City
- Finders Keepers Student Lettings, Oxford
- Chancellors, Cowley
- Hutton Parker, St Clements
- James C Penny, Walton Street
- Lucy Properties, Walton Well Road
- North Oxford Property Service, Walton Street
- The Letting Shop, City Centre
*Ensure that the letting agent you use is following the code of practice of the national Association of Estate Agents.
Private accommodationSAE does not have its own halls of residence; however, there are private housing companies in Oxford offering purpose built student accommodation. These include:
Homestay
Homestay accommodation gives students an opportunity to live with a local family. This is a popular choice for younger international students who want an authentic cultural experience, while maintaining the comfort and safety of a family environment.
We currently recommend:
Contact our Student Experience Officer if you would like to learn more.
Useful links
Facilities and Equipment
SELECT A COURSE
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Music Production, Sound for Film, Game Sound, Live Sound, whatever your ambitions, making them a reality starts here.
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Combine your artistic talents with your love for video games and turn that creative talent into your dream career.
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Combine your artistic talents with your love for video games and turn that creative talent into your dream career.
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From blockbuster movies, to high impact adverts and viral videos; visual effects are very much at the core of the moving image industry and the UK is a global powerhouse.
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From the latest RPG or massively multiplayer online game, to mobile gaming, there is a real demand for talented, technically able graduates who can turn ideas into reality.
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The web is the world’s information sharing community and commerce tool.
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This degree explores the creative and technical aspects of film making within a wide variety of settings. With an emphasis on hands-on training, you will have access to our industry standard digital cameras and film production equipment, enabling you to learn the processes and techniques to ensure that the projects you work on and the visions you imagine, can become realities for multiple platforms.
