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Study at SAE Leeds

Unleash your creativity at SAE’s brand-new Leeds campus – where history and modern innovation collide. Nestled in the iconic Electric Press building, you’ll be inspired to make your mark on the city’s film, games, animation and music industries from the second you walk through its doors.

DISCOVER LEEDS

Leeds is a buzzing creative playground and the perfect place to turn your brightest ideas into vivid reality. With a thriving arts scene, regular festivals and a vibe like no other, this lively city is the cultural heart of the North. Here, the creative industries are flourishing, employing more than 47,000 people. Whether you’re into indie gigs, cutting-edge films or groundbreaking digital media, Leeds is the hotspot that’ll fuel your creative fire.

IN THE HEART OF THE ACTION

The SAE Leeds Campus is smack bang in the middle of town. A quick 8-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, the location is super convenient, whether you’re travelling from across town or further away. We’re also in the centre of the Civic Quarter – Leed’s culture hub – with museums, art galleries and gig venues right on the doorstep, and plenty of cafes, bars and shopping nearby.

the electric press building in Leeds

SAE Leeds Campus

Our Leeds campus can be found in The Electric Press – an iconic Grade-II-listed building which opened as a printing firm in 1840. Blending industrial heritage with modern design, the refurbished property’s sky-high ceilings, arched windows, natural light and original Victorian architecture mean it’s more than just a place to learn – it’s a place to get inspired. And with all-new, state-of-the-art equipment at your fingertips, you’ll have everything you need to push your creative limits.

Courses at SAE Leeds

At SAE Leeds, we offer a range of courses to get your creative juices flowing and your career on track to thrive. From music production, film and games, to visual effects, content creation and marketing, we’ve got something to suit every creative endeavour, with courses offered as 2-year fast-tracked degrees so you can start your career sooner. Whatever your artistic passion, you’ll find the perfect programme at SAE Leeds.

a group of students in a photography studio
a female in a recording studio

INDUSTRY-STANDARD FACILITIES

Our dynamic space at The Electric Press contains cutting-edge facilities, equipment and software, including state-of-the-art sound studios, film editing suites and digital art labs. As home to a vast number of established creatives, The Electric Press building is the perfect place to network with industry professionals and gain hands-on real-world experience across your degree.

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SAE Leeds campus

An electric atmosphere, industry-standard studios and high-spec equipment. That’s what SAE Leeds is well known for. Our students get stuck in, working in Mac Labs, with green screen, wearing motion capture suits and even filming Live Lounge recording sessions. Just a quick glance at our socials and you’ll see all the exciting things we get up to. Unlike other universities, we encourage everyone to work together and start preparing their portfolio from day one. We want them to be set-up for studying with us and beyond. With an open-door policy, students can talk to our academic staff, supervisors and administrators any time. Leeds has a dedicated team of academic staff, supervisors and administrators who are ready to nurture your skills and support your studies from the moment you walk through our doors.

GETTING TO SAE LEEDS

By Bus Several bus routes serve The Electric Press area, including stops around Millennium Square, and on Merrion Street and The Headrow – a short walk from the campus building.
By Train The closest train station is Leeds City. From there, our campus is a short walk down Park Row and Cookridge Street.
By Car If driving, navigate to The Electric Press, 14 Great George Street, Leeds. Parking is available in nearby public car parks or you can try to find a spot on the street.

Facilities

Green Screen Room
Digital/analog recording and production studios
Podcast Recording Studios
Industry professionals as lecturers
SAE Leeds Campus SAE Leeds,
The Electric Press,
14 Great George St,
Leeds
LS1 3DW
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 10.30pm Saturday: 10.30am – 10.30pm Sunday: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Trimester Breaks
Opening hours are the same throughout the year, except during campus closure in the Summer and Christmas, dates to be confirmed.
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