TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
£11,750 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
£9,790 per year
The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
£9,000 per year
You may also be eligible for a bursary or discount, please enquire with our friendly Admissions Team.
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
£7,500 per year
You may also be eligible for a bursary or discount, please enquire with our friendly Admissions Team.
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
£11,750 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
£9,790 per year
The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
£11,750 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
£9,790 per year
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
£11,750 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
£9,790 per year
The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.
Scholarship available:
Yes – click here to apply
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £17,000 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,440 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,250 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £9,535 per year
*Student visa required
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £17,000 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,440 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,250 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £9,535 per year
*Student visa required
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £17,000 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,440 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,250 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £9,535 per year
*Student visa required
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £17,000 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,440 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,250 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £9,535 per year
*Student visa required
TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £17,000 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,440 per year
THREE-YEAR DEGREE:
International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,250 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £9,535 per year
*Student visa required
January and September
January and September
September
September
September 2026
Offers will be made to applicants who are expected to meet, or exceed the entry requirements below, in addition to supplying a personal statement:
SAE Institute will accept non-standard entry applications, which do not meet the 72 UCAS points or equivalent, and/or maths/English at level 2 or equivalent as required:
Students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English, equivalent to UK GCSE (Level 2) grade 4 (c) or above.
Equivalent qualifications can be accepted, where these qualifications have been verified by ENIC and are adopted widely within the UK Higher Education sector, including:
- International ESOL C1 Expert – pass in all four components
- International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) – minimum 33 in all components
- ESOL Integrated Skills in English II – pass in all components
*Accepted on exceptional basis for the applicants whose local test centres are affected by closures due to Covid-19
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Learn the full range of modern content creation skills
- Build real content from your first trimester
- Gain digital marketing and SEO skills brands expect
- Work across photography, video, writing, podcasts and web
- Learn client communication and project management
- Collaborate with Film, Web, Audio and Games students
- Graduate in two years on the accelerated route
- Build a professional portfolio employers can review instantly
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
- Plan, shoot and edit photography for digital content
- Write for social platforms, websites, campaigns and interviews
- Film, edit and produce video for different audiences
- Record, edit and publish podcasts and audio pieces
- Design, build and maintain personal websites or portfolios
- Apply SEO, analytics and online marketing principles
- Create and schedule content for multiple platforms
- Work collaboratively with filmmakers, designers, audio teams and web developers
- Respond to client-style briefs with creative solutions
- Develop a personal brand and assemble a professional portfolio
YOUR CONTENT CREATION JOURNEY BEGINS TODAY
What you can expect from your Content Creation degree
These days, having a sleek and consistent online presence is the best way to reach audiences and boost brand engagement. Opportunities have exploded in the digital marketing space in recent years, meaning there’s never been a better time to study content marketing at SAE.
If you’re keen to start a career in content creation or social media marketing, SAE’s BA (Hons) Content Creation degree will teach you everything you need to know to get started. Taught as both a 2-year accelerated and traditional 3-year degree across all campuses, you’ll learn essential technical and theoretical marketing skills across this content marketing degree, so you can succeed as a content writer, brand manager or social media influencer.
You’ll get comfortable using industry-standard software to create your content, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Pro Tools. Across the course, you’ll experience the workflow involved in building a visual brand, from composing and editing to publishing digital content. You’ll also have access to SAE’s excellent facilities to help bring your creative ideas to life, such as podcast studios, green screens, post-production suites, and high-tech Mac labs.
START MY CONTENT CREATION JOURNEY
Course FAQs
What is the Content Creation & Online Marketing degree at SAE?
A practical degree that teaches you to plan, produce and publish content for real audiences, covering photography, video, social media strategy, branding, analytics and digital storytelling.
Is this course creative or technical?
Both. You learn hands-on creative production as well as digital marketing, campaign planning and audience growth strategy.
What kinds of content will I learn to create?
Photography, video, short-form content, branded campaigns, social media assets, podcasts, graphics and digital storytelling projects.
How is the course taught?
Through real briefs, hands-on creative production, digital campaigns, collaboration and portfolio development that reflects real-world content roles. View modules
Which study routes are available?
- Two-year accelerated degree, UCAS code C123
- Three-year standard degree, UCAS code CC30
- Year 1
Photography, video production, editing, social content creation, branding, story principles and campaign strategy. - Year 2
Marketing analytics, creative direction, content campaigns, client briefs, audience growth and a Major Project.
This route is fast-paced and ideal for students who want to enter the content industry quickly.
- Year 1
Foundational creative skills in photography, filmmaking, editing and content ideation. - Year 2
Social media strategy, branding, storytelling, campaign planning and audience analysis. - Year 3
Advanced content production, multi-platform campaigns, client-based projects and a Final Major Project.
This route gives more time to refine skills and develop a diverse portfolio. Full module information
- Graduate a full year earlier
- Save £7,000 in tuition fees
- Momentum through three trimesters per year
- Faster progression into industry roles
- Ideal for motivated students wanting an intensive schedule
This route suits students ready for intensive, practical study and early career progression.
- Study at a more relaxed pace
- Explore more creative techniques and career options
- Build confidence across photography, video and digital strategy
- More time for experimentation and portfolio development
This route suits students who want depth and flexibility in their learning.
What software do students use?
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Illustrator), DaVinci Resolve, and digital marketing/analytics tools.
Do students get exclusive deals?
Yes. SAE students receive exclusive software licences and industry discounts, giving access to professional tools at reduced or free student rates.
Will I have access to software outside of campus?
Yes. You can access software for free on campus. When working off campus, you’ll also be able to take advantage of student discounts to purchase or subscribe to software for personal use.
Support includes academic tutoring, technical help, wellbeing resources, mental health support and careers guidance throughout your studies.
Domestic Students
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- GCSE English at A* to C, or 9 to 4, or equivalent
- A personal statement
- No portfolio required
Non-standard entry may include:
- A creative portfolio
- An academic essay
- Relevant experience
International Students
Entry requirements vary by country and include English language proficiency where applicable.
To view our full entry requirements, please click here.
Is Student Finance available?
Yes, for both the two year and three year degrees.
How are fees paid?
Through Student Finance, direct payment or approved funding routes.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Scholarships and bursaries may be available, and the best way to access these is to apply for the course first. Even after you apply, you can still apply for scholarships.
Are there extra costs?
Optional costs may include personal equipment, storage devices and travel for shoots or events.
Graduates move into roles such as: Content Creator, Social Media Manager, Digital Marketer, Videographer, Photographer, Creative Producer, Brand Strategist, Community Manager and Campaign Specialist.
Skills also transfer to advertising, PR, influencer marketing, production companies and freelance content businesses.
- Go to the UCAS website
- Search for Content Creation at SAE
- Use UCAS code C123 for the two year accelerated degree
- Use UCAS code CC30 for the three year standard degree
- Upload your qualifications and personal statement
- Submit your application
- Receive your offer
- Accept your place through UCAS
(Institution code: S05 applies for all SAE courses.)
- Go to the SAE application form:
https://www.sae.edu/gbr/form/application-form/ - Complete the online application form and submit your details.
- Once your application is received, a member of the SAE admissions team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.
- If your application is successful, you will be offered a place on the course.
- Accept your offer and complete enrolment, with the SAE team supporting you throughout the process and staying in contact with you right up until your start date.
- Start your course and begin learning, collaborating and taking the next step in your Content Creation career.
Top tip: For peace of mind, applying directly to SAE is often faster than applying through UCAS and is ideal for international or late applicants.
What your course structure will look like
The BA (Hons) Content Creation degree can be taken as an accelerated 2-year degree, split over 6 trimesters, or a traditional 3-year degree, split over 6 semesters. Its structure follows 3 distinct stages – each designed to help you develop specific skills. Dividing it this way ensures you graduate as a well-rounded content creator with a universal understanding of the content marketing process.Stage 1 (T1/S1 and T2/S2) provides a foundation of core technical knowledge.
Stage 2 (T3/S3 and T4/S4) broadens your skills, exploring new areas of content production.
Stage 3 (T5/S5 and T6/S6) is all-encompassing, covering every aspect of content production from conception to completion, including managerial aspects like project management, finance and promotion.
Topics include:
- User experience design (UX)
- Web design basics
- Layout (Online/Offline)
- Web publishing content management systems
- Search engine optimisation
- Writing for social media
- Project management basics
Topics include:
- Storytelling
- Knowing your audience
- Design principles
- Composition and photography
- Digital image editing
- Concept and pre-production
- Writing styles
- Intellectual property and copyright
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Preparing, planning and producing video content
- Video editing
- Colour grading
- Motion graphics
- Video publishing
- Digital film fundamentals
- Camera operation, scene lighting, and grip operation
- Green screen and keying
- Presentation techniques
- Video in social media
Topics could cover:
- Social media analytics
- Social media optimisation
- Ethical and legal considerations for social media
- Compositing software
- Digital Audio Workstation software
- Professional Film equipment competency
- RAW workflows
- Professional audio equipment competency
- Sonic branding
Topics could cover:
- Business models
- Marketing plans and strategies
- Business development strategies
- Business and marketing legal and copyright considerations
- Cross-discipline collaboration and management
- Professional grading software
- Digital Audio Workstation software
- Advanced professional film and audio equipment
Across your subject area, you can choose to undertake a structured industry-based live project or take part in a research project, designed in collaboration with our Experts and digital marketing degree professionals. Whichever option you select, you’ll align your professional development with your future career plans, building a thorough understanding of professional practice in your field.
Combining creative media practice mastery and evidence-based decision making, you’ll
develop a proposal for your final Major Project (Trimester 6), which typically focus on aspects of web programming, audio production or audio/visual productions. Get hands on building an online website presence, developing a podcast series or YouTube channel, or exploring other in-depth professional practices of your choosing, with help identifying potential methodologies and outcomes from our Experts.
Topics could cover:
- Advanced film production techniques
- Website programming
- Advanced audio production techniques
- Transmedia storytelling
Any questions?
For any questions regarding our courses or if you’d like more information on how to apply for our Content Creation degree at SAE, please contact our Enquiries Team on 03330 112 315 or email ukadmissions@sae.edu.
