Turn Your Creativity into a Real Degree
50 Years of shaping creative careers.
Fifty years ago, SAE changed how creative education worked. We’re still doing it, and we’re just getting started.
1976 — Founded in Sydney. The world’s first specialist audio school.
1985 — London opens. SAE’s first campus outside Australia.
1990s — Glasgow launches. Degrees validated by Middlesex University.
2000s — Liverpool opens. Film, games and web join the curriculum.
2013 — Associate member of GuildHE. Academic credibility confirmed.
2023 — Leamington Spa opens, built for the UK’s games industry boom.
2025 — Leeds opens. Five UK campuses and counting.
2026 — 50 years. Still the most hands-on creative degree in the UK.
Why are people choosing SAE?
You're a name, not a number.
Small class sizes mean your lecturers know who you are, what you're aiming for and how to get you there.
Your lecturers are still in the industry.
Not career academics. Working producers, directors, developers and designers who bring current, real-world knowledge into every session.
Studios built to industry standard.
The same tools, the same equipment and the same workflows used by professionals in the field. You'll hit the ground running from day one.
Specialise in what you want to do.
Every course is built around your discipline, and your lecturers will help you go even deeper into the specific area you want to make your career in.2 years or 3 years ... you decide
Every SAE degree can be completed in either two or three years. Same qualification, same lecturers, same studios. The accelerated route simply runs year round, helping you graduate faster and start your career sooner.
2 years | Accelerated degree.
Get into the industry quicker.
Study year round and complete your honours degree in just two years. You’ll save around £9,250 in tuition fees and enter the industry a full year ahead of students on a traditional degree route.
3 years | Traditional degree route.
More time to go deeper.
Take the traditional university route with longer breaks between terms and more flexibility around your schedule. You’ll have extra time to develop projects, explore creative interests and build industry connections throughout your degree.
Degrees built around the job you want.
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Qualification: BA / BSc (Hons)
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London
Train in professional recording and post-production studios using industry-standard software including Pro Tools, Ableton, FMOD and Unreal Engine. Develop hands-on skills across music production, sound design and post-production, while building experience through live projects and real-world creative briefs.
Graduate with a portfolio tailored for careers across music, film, TV and games.
Career Opportunities
- Sound Engineer
- Music Producer
- Audio Post-Production Specialist
- Broadcast Technician
- Game Audio Designer
- Music Supervisor
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London
Combine audio production knowledge with software development to learn how the music and audio industries build the tools they rely on. Develop practical skills in programming, audio systems, plugins and software workflows using technologies and frameworks used across the industry today.
You’ll graduate with experience working at the intersection of sound and code, preparing you for careers in audio technology, games and software development.
Career Opportunities
- Audio Software Developer
- Plugin Engineer
- DSP Programmer
- Game Audio Programmer
- Broadcast Systems Developer
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London
Develop the creative and strategic skills needed to succeed in today’s content-driven industries. Gain hands-on experience across video production, photography, editing, copywriting, social media strategy and digital marketing while working on real briefs for real audiences.
Learn how to create content that connects with audiences, builds brands and delivers results across digital platforms.
Career Opportunities
- Content Creator
- Social Media Manager
- Digital Marketer
- Brand Strategist
- Creative Director
- Campaign Producer
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London
Develop the programming, design and technical skills needed to work at the intersection of creativity and AI. Learn how to build interactive experiences, create AI-assisted tools and explore the technologies shaping the future of creative industries.
Gain hands-on experience across creative computing, digital product development and emerging AI workflows while developing practical skills for real-world creative and technology projects.
Career Opportunities
- Creative Technologist
- AI Content Developer
- Interactive Media Designer
- Digital Product Developer
- UX Engineer
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London
Develop hands-on filmmaking skills from concept through to final edit using industry-standard cameras, lighting setups and editing suites. Work on real productions from day one while building experience across directing, cinematography, editing, producing and sound.
Learn how professional film crews collaborate and graduate with a portfolio designed to showcase your creative and technical abilities across film, television and digital media.
Career Opportunities
- Director
- Producer
- Camera Operator
- Editor
- Production Manager
- Broadcast Journalist
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London
Develop the artistic and technical skills needed to create characters, worlds and visual experiences for the games industry. Learn industry-standard workflows across 3D modelling, texturing, animation, environment art and visual effects while building projects inspired by real studio pipelines and production briefs.
Gain hands-on experience creating professional-quality game art and graduate with a portfolio designed for careers across games, animation and digital media.
Career Opportunities
- 3D Artist
- Character Artist
- Environment Artist
- Animator
- Concept Artist
- VFX Artist
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London
Learn how to design games that players genuinely want to experience. Develop practical skills across game mechanics, level design, narrative design and user experience while working with the tools and workflows used throughout the games industry.
Build games from concept through to completion, focusing on creative problem-solving, player experience and production-ready design skills through hands-on projects and real development pipelines.
Career Opportunities
- Game Designer
- Level Designer
- Narrative Designer
- UX Designer
- Producer
- QA Tester
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Qualification: BA / BSc (Hons) – Audio, Games & Web
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London
Develop the creative and technical skills needed to design sound for games and interactive media. Learn how to create, implement and mix immersive audio experiences using professional middleware, game engines and interactive audio workflows used throughout the industry.
Gain hands-on experience across sound design, interactive audio systems, music composition and audio implementation while building projects for real-time game environments.
Career Opportunities
- Game Audio Designer
- Sound Designer
- Interactive Audio Programmer
- Composer for Games
- Audio Director
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Qualification: BA / BSc (Hons) – Audio, Games & Web
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London
Develop the technical skills needed to build modern games and interactive experiences. Learn programming languages, game engine workflows and development pipelines while gaining hands-on experience across C++, AI systems, graphics programming and engine architecture.
Work on real projects using professional tools and game engines, building a portfolio designed to showcase your practical programming and problem-solving abilities to the games industry.
Career Opportunities
- Games Programmer
- Engine Developer
- AI Programmer
- Graphics Programmer
- Tools Developer
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Liverpool, London
Develop the creative, commercial and strategic skills needed to succeed in today’s music industry. Explore areas including artist management, music marketing, publishing, live events, rights management and the streaming economy while learning from industry professionals and real-world case studies.
Build an understanding of how the modern music business operates while developing practical knowledge and industry insight across labels, agencies and independent music ventures.
Career Opportunities
- A&R
- Artist Manager
- Music Marketer
- Music Publisher
- Sync Licensing Coordinator
- Live Events Producer
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Qualification: BA / BSc (Hons) – Audio, Games & Web
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London
Develop the technical and creative skills needed to build modern digital experiences. Learn front-end and full-stack web development using the languages, frameworks and tools used across the industry today while working on real-world digital projects.
Alongside coding and development, you’ll build an understanding of user experience, design and digital product creation, helping you develop a professional portfolio that showcases both technical ability and creative thinking.
Career Opportunities
- Front-End Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
- UX Developer
- Web Designer
- Digital Product Manager
Duration(s): 2 years full-time (Accelerated) or 3 years full-time
Entry Requirements: 72 UCAS Points
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campuses: Glasgow, Liverpool, London
Develop the creative and technical skills needed for careers in visual effects and animation. Learn professional production workflows across compositing, motion graphics, 3D animation and post-production while working with industry-standard software and real-world creative briefs.
Build experience creating high-quality visual content for film, television and digital media while developing a professional portfolio designed for the creative industries.
Career Opportunities
- VFX Artist
- Compositor
- Motion Graphics Designer
- 3D Animator
- Post-Production Supervisor
Duration(s): 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Qualification: MSc
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campus: London
Advance your expertise in audio engineering, acoustics and music technology through a postgraduate degree designed for professionals and graduates looking to deepen their technical and creative knowledge. Explore advanced audio workflows, emerging technologies and research methods across music, broadcast, games and immersive audio.
Develop specialist skills alongside a research-led approach to audio innovation, preparing you for advanced technical and leadership roles within the industry.
Career Opportunities
- Senior Audio Engineer
- Acoustics Consultant
- Research & Development Specialist
- Music Technology Educator
- Broadcast Systems Specialist
Duration(s): 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Qualification: MA / MSc
Available to: Domestic & International Students
Campus: Online
Designed for creative professionals looking to advance their careers while continuing to work in the industry, this flexible postgraduate degree allows you to specialise in an area aligned to your professional practice. Develop advanced creative, research and critical thinking skills through a major body of practical and theoretical work.
Explore current industry challenges, refine your professional expertise and build work that reflects a higher level of creative and professional development.
Career Opportunities
- Creative Director
- Head of Production
- Studio Manager
- Independent Creative Practitioner
- Senior Creative Leadership Roles
Study in the city that suits you.
We’re in five of the UK’s most creative cities. Every campus runs the same industry-spec studios and the same standard of teaching. The only difference is the postcode or learning online.
London
Leamington Spa
Liverpool
Leeds
Glasgow
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From Students to Industry Professionals
From Grammy and Oscar-winning productions to global brands, chart-topping artists and leading creative studios, SAE alumni are building careers across audio, film, games, content creation and animation. Discover how their time at SAE helped turn creative ambition into professional success.
Nigel Godrich
Nigel Godrich studied Audio Production at SAE and has since worked with major artists including Radiohead, Beck, Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Atoms for Peace, The Smile and IDLES, as well as contributing to film projects such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Grammy-winning Record Producer and Audio Engineer
Inga Teder
Inga Teder studied VFX & Animation at SAE London and has since built a successful career across film, visual effects and storytelling. Her credits include major productions such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Maleficent and the Academy Award-winning The Jungle Book, while also launching her own successfully crowdfunded fantasy novel, Cotswold Mist. Visual Effects Artist, Director, Writer
Ross McIntosh
Studying Game Art & Animation gave Ross the structure, creative focus, and industry-ready skills he needed to step confidently into professional environment art. The hands-on training and support from experienced lecturers helped him build a strong portfolio, leading to contract roles on major franchises including Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed, Battlefield, and Silent Hill: Townfall, as well as the opportunity to return as a lecturer to mentor new artists. Contract Environment Artist
Ricky Damian
Ricky Damian studied Audio Production at SAE London and has gone on to become a Grammy Award-winning audio engineer. Throughout his career, he has worked with globally renowned artists including Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Tame Impala and Jorja Smith, building a reputation for excellence across recording and music production. Grammy Award-winning Audio Engineer
Sebastian Barker
Sebastian Barker studied Film Production at SAE Liverpool and has since built a career in digital content creation as a full-time video editor for YouTube creator ChrisMD. His work has helped generate more than 15 million views, bringing comedy and football content to millions of viewers worldwide. Video Editor for ChrisMD
Hannah Oman
Hannah Oman studied Music Business at SAE Glasgow and has since built a successful career in the live events industry. Now a Marketing and PR Executive at DF Concerts & Events, she delivers campaigns for major artists and events, including Fred Again.., Zayn, CMAT and Country to Country Festival, helping bring some of the UK's biggest live music experiences to audiences. Marketing and PR Executive at DF Concerts & Events
Joe Exler
Working through the Audio Production degree gave Joe the technical grounding and creative confidence he needed to step into professional sound design. The hands-on studio access and guidance from industry-experienced tutors helped him build a strong portfolio, leading to his role as Senior Sound Designer at Global. Senior Sound Designer, Capital FM & The Official Big Top 40
Adrian Hall
Adrian Hall studied Audio Production at SAE London and has built a distinguished career as a mixer, engineer and producer. His credits include work with artists such as Tori Amos, Britney Spears, Shakira and The Black Eyed Peas, with his recent work earning a Grammy nomination and further cementing his reputation within the global music industry. Grammy-Nominated Mixing Engineer
Laura Seears
Laura Seears studied Film Production at SAE London and has built a successful career as a freelance steadicam operator. Her work spans feature films, comedy specials, music videos and commercial productions, with credits including projects for artists such as Cat Burns and collaborations with leading production companies including Somesuch, Turtle Canyon Media and Aldgate Pictures. Freelance Steadicam Operator
Stefan Brown
Stefan Brown studied Audio Production at SAE London and has since established himself as a mastering engineer at Abbey Road Studios. His work spans chart-topping releases, orchestral recordings and international projects, while also earning invitations to speak at major industry events including AES and NAMM. Mastering Engineer at Abbey Road Studios
Penny Opiah
Penny Opiah studied Music Business at SAE London and has built a career spanning artist management, marketing and live events. As the founder of Neo Music, she champions R&B through live experiences and community initiatives, while also delivering marketing campaigns for major and independent labels and securing partnerships with brands and venues including Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and Soho House. Founder of Neo Music and Marketing Manager
Claus Köpplin Orrán
Claus Köpplin Orrán studied Audio Production at SAE London and has since built an international career in live sound. Following work at Expo 2020 Dubai, he has contributed to productions for artists and events including Adele, Oasis, Andrea Bocelli, The Cure and the Super Bowl, working with leading audio companies across the live events industry. Live Sound Engineer
Jan Trafas
Jan Trafas studied Audio Production at SAE London and has built a successful career as an audio engineer and studio technician. Working across leading facilities including RAK Studios and Studio 13, he has contributed to projects with artists such as Olivia Dean, Lewis Capaldi, Thom Yorke, Rod Stewart and Vince Staples, while also developing his own artist project, Ocean Lines. Audio Engineer and Studio Technician
Omar Khan
Omar Khan studied Games Programming at SAE Glasgow and is the co-founder of No Code, the BAFTA award-winning independent games studio behind acclaimed titles including Observation and Stories Untold. As Audio Director, he combines his extensive background in sound design and music production to create immersive, atmospheric gaming experiences. Founder of No Code
Niv Adiri
Niv Adiri studied Audio Production at SAE London and has since built an award-winning career in film sound design. His credits include Gravity, Belfast, Slumdog Millionaire and House of Gucci, earning him an Academy Award (Oscar), a BAFTA and multiple Golden Reel Awards along the way. Oscar-winning Sound Designer
Oliver Ball
Oliver Ball studied Web Development at SAE London and began building successful businesses while still a student. He co-founded NoSnore, an e-commerce brand later acquired by a US company, before launching Signal Marketing, a digital agency specialising in paid advertising, web development and local SEO for growing businesses. Digital Entrepreneur and Web Developer
Teo Marangon
Teo Marangon studied Audio Production at SAE London and has built a career as a recording engineer, producer and composer. A Grammy-nominated recording engineer, he has worked with artists including Keyon Harrold and created music for global brands such as Microsoft, Dell and Dr. Martens, while also founding his own East London recording studio, The Office Recording Studio. Recording Engineer, Producer, and Studio Founder
