STARTING AT SAE

Starting at SAE is an exciting step. This page brings together everything you need before you arrive, including Welcome Week, enrolment, student support, finance, IT access and useful contacts.

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Get ready to start at SAE

Starting something new can feel exciting, busy and a little overwhelming. That is why we will be sharing clear updates before you arrive, helping you understand what happens next and where to go for support.

Over the coming weeks, you will receive welcome communications covering the key steps before your course begins, including enrolment, support services, campus information, Welcome Week activity and useful links.

A full welcome communications timeline is currently being finalised and will be added here soon.

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Welcome communications

Before you start, we will send you clear updates to help you get ready for SAE.

These emails will explain what you need to do, when you need to do it and where to go if you need support.

The full welcome communications timeline is currently being finalised and will be added here soon.

SAE Freshers week hosted events across all five campuses.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is your first chance to get settled, meet your course team, connect with other students and get a feel for life at SAE before teaching begins.

Your timetable will include key sessions, activities and events at your campus. This may include course introductions, support sessions, socials, creative talks and campus activities.

Previous Welcome Week events have included guest talks and activities with Look Mum No Computer, Girls Don’t Sync, Lewis Hancox, Corinne Bailey Rae and Callum Easter.

This year’s Welcome Week programme is being finalised and will be available in July.

Get set up before you arrive

Need help with enrolment or joining steps? Our Admissions team can support with documents, offer questions and anything you still need to complete before you start.

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Get clear guidance on tuition fees, funding options, payment information and student finance, so you know what to expect before your course begins.

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Joining SAE from outside the UK? Find guidance on visas, arrival information, documents and the steps you may need to complete before starting your course.

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Need help getting set up? Find support with student logins, accounts, passwords and the digital systems you will use at SAE.

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Start thinking about your future from day one. Careers+ gives SAE students and graduates access to careers guidance, industry opportunities, internships, networking events and resources to support your next steps.

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Need extra support before you begin? HeadsUp sessions are designed to help students who may be returning to study or would like additional support before starting at undergraduate level.

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Get support with the skills that help you succeed on your course, from managing your workload and understanding assessments to building confidence with study, writing and feedback. SAE offers flexible, personalised support to help students engage with their studies and access the right guidance when they need it.

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Put your skills into practice outside the classroom. The SAE Content Agency gives students opportunities to work on creative briefs, build their portfolio and gain hands-on experience across content, media and production projects.

VISIT THE CONTENT AGENCY →

Get support with your student experience before and during your studies. SAE’s Student Support team can help with academic support, financial support, disability support and wellbeing guidance.

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Your first week at SAE

Before teaching begins, we will send you more information about your timetable, campus activities and any sessions you need to attend.

Welcome Week is there to help you understand your course, meet your tutors, get familiar with the campus and find out where to go for support.

Please keep checking your emails for updates.

What to bring

We will confirm anything specific you need before you arrive.

For your first sessions, it is a good idea to bring photo ID, something to take notes with and any documents requested by Admissions.

If your course needs any specific kit, software or equipment, your course team will let you know.

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Keep checking your emails

We will send important updates to the email address used in your application.

Once your SAE login is set up, you may also receive information through your student email.

Please check your inbox regularly, including your junk or spam folder, so you do not miss enrolment, timetable or Welcome Week updates.

FAQs

Your Welcome Week timetable is being finalised and will be shared before you start.

Your login details will be shared once the relevant enrolment steps are complete.

Email us via ukadmissions@ad-education.ac.uk and we will point you in the right direction.

We recommend attending as much as possible. If you cannot attend a session, contact us so we can advise you.

Bring photo ID, anything requested by Admissions and something to take notes with.

NEED HELP WITH SOMETHING?

If you have a question, cannot find what you need or are having trouble with any of your next steps, get in touch and we will help point you in the right direction.

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