FAQs
Study Options
All SAE UK degrees are developed, delivered and assessed by SAE Institute. The degree is awarded and quality assured by the University of Hertfordshire. This means that the qualifications you receive upon graduation are recognised internationally.
All SAE courses have a focus on practical, hands-on delivery. The amount of practical time you experience during your studies does vary, depending on your course. You will also have opportunities to access campus resources and facilities outside of class time, during campus opening hours.
There is nothing to worry about. SAE is a very friendly place, and staff and fellow students are all extremely supportive. We understand that everyone has to begin somewhere; our lecturers are trained for this purpose, and we exist to help you become a creative practitioner. While our courses aim to challenge you, you will not be placed on any course that is beyond your potential and abilities.
Diplomas
A diploma is skills focused. By undertaking an SAE diploma in animation, audio, film or games, you will develop foundation skills in these specific discipline areas. Students can use the SAE diploma as a pathway to degree level study at SAE. Diplomas are a great option for people who haven’t studied before and/or those looking for an alternative pathway to degree level studies.
Bachelor Degree
A bachelor degree offers a rigorous combination of skills combined with a greater depth and breadth of theoretical knowledge and analytical skills. This knowledge is applicable to both your creative media discipline and the professional world more broadly. A bachelor degree offers you an entry point to professional work, builds portable skills, and develops sustainable, lifelong learning. Key high learning skills are a requisite of the bachelor degree and graduate study options are available upon completion. Bachelor degrees are suitable for people looking to develop professional skills and knowledge and to build long-term, successful careers in their industry of choice.
Successful creative media graduates need both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. It is important to know the “how” and the “why” of your industry. SAE courses are specifically designed to give you practical expertise and a solid theoretical foundation.
SAE has two intakes per year: January and September. You can find our Term Dates here.
Yes, we do. We regularly run open events to allow you the opportunity to tour our facilities, meet our team and get hands-on with some of our equipment. We also run online events for throughout the year.
For those unable to attend an open day, we also offer personalised tours of our facilities during weekdays.
Yes. You’ll need to commit full-time to your course and be prepared to spend around 35-40 hours per week on your studies.
The content of our undergraduate degree courses is taught predominantly on campus. Our Master’s programme is delivered online in its entirety.
Information about the progress of a student’s application and academic progress will only be discussed with the student concerned. If you wish your parents/guardians to discuss your progress with SAE staff, you must contact our Admission team and give them permission. For further information about the consent to share process students should email ukenquiries@sae.edu.
My Application
At SAE, we highly value your creative potential and passion for the creative industry of choice, together with your academic history.
Applicants will have to achieve a level 3 qualification amounting to 72 UCAS tariff points or equivalent. If you have less than 72 UCAS points, we will ask you for a portfolio of related work.
Read more here:
Domestic student entry requirements
International student entry requirements
Applying to study at SAE is easy and can be done online. Simply fill in your details on the Apply Now page and we’ll take it from there!
There is no deadline, though we recommend to apply as soon as possible. This will give you enough time to sort out your finance, accommodation, and more. Please note that, upon acceptance of your offer, you will need to pay full course fees ahead of the start of the course. Late enrolments are up to the discretion of our Admissions Team and students that have not paid their course fees may not be able to start their course.
Experience-based entry options are available to both domestic and international students. For further information, contact our Admissions Team.
Enrolment documents do not need to be certified however, please note, at any time, you should be willing and able to provide original documents or original certified copies of supporting documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. Requests for the provision of original or certified documentation may also involve asking the relevant tertiary admissions centres, issuing authorities or other relevant organisations for verification. For documents submitted in a language other than English, an English translation must be provided by an accredited translator with a Government body or authorised personnel of the issuing institution.
Applying for a student visa can be a complicated process. While you are able to do this yourself, an approved SAE Agent can help you with the process. Agents are trained to assist applicants with their university and visa applications.
So long as you meet the entry requirements for the course that you want to study, the Admissions team can assist you in changing your enrolment over. This needs to be done no later than your first census date.
You will only be required to submit a portfolio if you have not met our Level 3 entry requirements for the course, 72 UCAS points or above. One of the National Course Advising team would be happy guide you on how to produce a portfolio if needed.
No, when applying please send only your original certificates and any transcripts that might come along with them.
If you have lost your certificates, you must apply to the awarding bodies (e.g. AQA/Edexcel) for either a new certificate or a certifying statement of results. It can take more than 1 month to get new certificates so make sure you apply in good time before your course start date.
Students who are currently awaiting their results (prior to the start of the course) ahead of a September intake should apply through the UCAS platform. However, students who have their final results, or those looking at joining SAE in January should apply directly through our website.
See our How to apply (UK/Ireland) page for more information.
Although it is great to have skills in a similar subject area, this is not a requirement when applying for our courses. We are solely looking for 72 UCAS points from your Level 3 studies or for you to present a portfolio of work relating to your chosen subject.
My enrolment
If you wish to defer before you course has commenced, please contact SAE’s admissions team. If you wish to defer after your course has commenced you will be required to contact our Student Support Team.
You must withdraw prior to census date in order to be eligible for a refund of tuition fees. If you have not paid your fees and withdraw after the census date, you will incur a debt. Non-completion of studies does not normally entitle a student to any refund.
The census date is the last day you can withdraw from a unit without incurring any financial or academic penalty for that unit of study. The census date is usually set at 20% of the study period for each trimester/semester and will be published in advance. The census dates are outlined in the SAE’s Fee Schedule.
The maximum time you are able to defer study is 12 months.
Yes, although financial penalties will apply to students who leave their courses after the allocated census date.
Costs
Tuition fee funding is available for UK and Irish students, who may also qualify for a maintenance loan to help with the day-to-day living costs. Tuition fee funding is not available for international students.
Read more on:
• Our Scholarships and Bursaries – visit our Finance Support page
• Funding for UK and Irish students – visit our Course Fees & Payment Options page
• International Fees – visit our International Fees & Payments page
Yes, we are here to provide students who need it with extra financial help and support them in pursuing their higher education studies. Find out more on our Finance Support page.
Each application we receive is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, however this may be a key factor if applying for SLC or SAAS funding to study another degree.
Visit our Course Fees & Payment Options page for more details.
Yes, we have a number of industry partnerships in place which include generous discounts available to all enrolled students – and we are always working on more! You can find out more here.
Student Finance (Student Loans)
Where to apply for student loan funding depends on which region of the UK you live in. Please follow the instructions included on this page.
You will be sent an Invoice Notice 14 days before each census day, indicating your fees and census dates. Your debt is incurred on the day after the census day. After a census day has passed, SAE will also send you a Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) for that study period. The CAN will provide you with information about your debt, including the loan fee if applicable. If you believe your CAN is incorrect, you should contact your college immediately.
For a few courses, there may be a gap between the course fee and the loan cap that the Commonwealth will allow for your course. You will be advised of this when you enquire, and also about other payment options that may be available.
Fees & payments
Your tuition fees are due prior to your start date. If you are looking to get a Student Loan, we recommend starting this process as soon as you can to allow enough time for your application to be processed.
You can find out more about our tuition fees by visiting our Domestic Fees page and International Fees page.
You may elect to pay tuition fees using one of the following methods:
- Direct bank transfer to SAE Bank Account
- Credit card (either via payment link or over the phone)
International students who prefer to pay in their home currency may use Flywire.
For more details, please contact our friendly Admissions team.
If you are self-funding your course, you can pay in equal instalments per month/per trimester, with such payments always made in advance of the trimester ahead.
International students will need to pay the first years fees up front as per UKVI requirements when applying for a student visa.
Student Support
When we talk about disability (or disabled students), we mean any student with a long-term condition that can affect the way they study. For example, if you have dyslexia or ADHD this could affect the way you take notes, read text or write essays; or if you have anxiety or depression, this could affect your motivation, focus and concentration or your organisation and time-management skills. ‘Disability’ also covers long-term medical conditions, if they have an impact on your studies or day-to-day life.
What the law says
The Equality Act 2010 says that people can be described as ‘disabled’ if they have a physical or mental condition (or impairment) that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long term’ negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activity.
If you’re unsure whether or not we can support you, or if you meet this definition of ‘disability’, please get in touch or ask to book a confidential 1-1 appointment with one of our Disability Adviser. Even if you don’t have a diagnosed condition, please get in touch ASAP if you have ever had learning support before (e.g. exam arrangements) or think you may need it at SAE. Please contact your local Student Wellbeing team for more information:
SAE Glasgow – studentservicesglasgow@sae.edu
SAE Liverpool – studentservicesliverpool@sae.edu
SAE London – studentserviceslondon@sae.edu
SAE Leamington Spa – studentservicesleamingtonspa@sae.edu
Some people are reluctant to disclose a disability because they fear that it might affect their SAE application or result in them being treated differently by SAE staff. Please be assured that this is not the case at SAE and that it is illegal for any UK college or university to discriminate against any student or applicant for a disability-related reason, including for course admission decisions.
You can request that no information about your disability is passed on to anyone at SAE outside the Student Support Team, if this is important to you, and we will be happy to discuss this and will completely respect your final decision. However, if you do this it may restrict/adversely affect the level of support SAE can offer you and could limit the types of adjustments which can be put in place on your course.
If you consent to information about your disability being shared with other staff (e.g. your teachers), this consent will normally be valid until you finish your course. However, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our local teams:
SAE Glasgow – studentservicesglasgow@sae.edu
SAE Liverpool – studentservicesliverpool@sae.edu
SAE London – studentserviceslondon@sae.edu
SAE Leamington Spa – studentservicesleamingtonspa@sae.edu
Although we strongly encourage students to disclose a disability so that they can access the additional support they are entitled to, we fully respect any student’s right not to do so and will act in accordance with your wishes.
There are many benefits to disclosing your disability, and it is usually a very positive thing to do this as far in advance as possible before your course starts. As part of reasonable adjustments, some students with disabilities may be eligible for special exam arrangements, such as extra time or rest breaks. Some might be eligible for academic and/or library support, such as permission to record lectures, provision of reading lists, advanced copies of lecture notes and slides or extended library loans. In order to receive special exam arrangements students will need to register with the Student Support Team and provide medical evidence of how their disability or health condition affects their studies. The student’s entitlement to reasonable adjustments will be based on the medical evidence provided.
Please note: Students must note that consideration and preparation of special exam arrangements requires time and, therefore, are advised to register with the Student Support Team as early as possible and well in advance of the start of their exams.
We won’t share any disability or support-related information that you disclose to us unless you give us clear written permission to do so. If you do want us to make any additional disability or learning support arrangements, we might have to tell some other people who are involved in your support but we will only do this with your explicit consent. If you register with the Student Support Team this won’t be added to your degree certificate and we won’t ever tell your future employers or other colleges. We will not share information with your parents, carers or family members without your explicit consent, which we record through a separate process.
Please note: In circumstances where there is a significant concern for a student’s (or someone else’s) safety or welfare, we may share confidential information without your consent; this allows us to respond without delay and to work together to reduce risk to anyone in danger or at risk of serious harm.
Your information is kept confidential in line with the current UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). For a more detailed explanation of how your personal data is stored and used, you should visit the SAE website and read General Privacy Notice or contact us:
SAE Glasgow – studentservicesglasgow@sae.edu
SAE Liverpool – studentservicesliverpool@sae.edu
SAE London – studentserviceslondon@sae.edu
SAE Leamington Spa – studentservicesleamingtonspa@sae.edu
If you need disability support at SAE such as exam support, support from your lecturers etc. you’ll need to register with our team.
In order to understand your disability and provide you with guidance and support, we will ask you to complete our referral form and provide evidence of your disability. This could be a GP letter, Psychologist assessment or diagnostic report. You can upload your evidence via this form, or send to us by email or post. You can email your evidence to your local team:
SAE Glasgow – studentservicesglasgow@sae.edu
SAE Liverpool – studentservicesliverpool@sae.edu
SAE London – studentserviceslondon@sae.edu
SAE Leamington Spa – studentservicesleamingtonspa@sae.edu
Or alternatively, post it to “The Disability and Wellbeing Team” at the relevant address of your campus of study.
The form allows you to provide full or restricted consent to share your information with SAE staff. By completing this form and providing evidence of your disability, you can start the process of accessing additional support for your studies at SAE.
Has anyone ever told you they think you might be dyslexic? Did you ever get extra exam arrangements at your previous school or college, e.g. extra time, a separate room, access to a reader or scribe, or use of a laptop or computer to type your exam answers? If so, please get in touch as these things could be a sign of dyslexia, or some other disability or Specific Learning Difficulty.
Dyslexia affects around 10% of the population and is often hereditary. It affects the way people process, store and retrieve information, and can lead to difficulties with memory, organisation, time-management, sequencing, reading and writing.
If you think you might be dyslexic or aren’t sure if you have previously been diagnosed or not, please get in touch to find out more information. We can arrange free online dyslexia screening for SAE students and we can also offer full dyslexia assessments at a reduced cost.
Personal care needs to be arranged through your home social services. Please apply early as this can take a long time to arrange. For more information, please visit the government website.
Disabled Students Allowance is additional government funding for disabled students in UK Higher Education. It is available for any UK disabled student who is already studying or about to study a higher education course. It is not means-tested, is not added to your student loan, and you do not have to pay it back after your course.
DSA covers additional study-related costs that you may incur because of your disability or learning support requirements. It doesn’t provide you with money, but instead, it pays directly for the support you need, for example specialist computer hardware or software; specialist 1-1 support sessions throughout your course; taxi transport if you cannot travel on public transport; additional costs of printing or photocopying.
If you have a learning support requirement or disability and you are thinking of studying at SAE, then you may be entitled to Disabled Students Allowances (DSA). Applying for DSA is essential for any student who requires additional support with their learning in UK higher education. If you want to benefit from the support available through DSA you should apply as soon as possible, and you can apply from the same time that student finance applications open (usually around Spring-time).
It can take up to 14 weeks for DSA applications to be processed, so please apply as early as possible to prevent any delays with getting your DSA support in place for the start of your course.
We can help you with your application for Disabled Students Allowances, so please don’t hesitate to ask if you need help or have any questions. Please get in touch or book an appointment with one of our advisors by emailing your local team:
SAE Glasgow – studentservicesglasgow@sae.edu
SAE Liverpool – studentservicesliverpool@sae.edu
SAE London – studentserviceslondon@sae.edu
SAE Leamington Spa – studentservicesleamingtonspa@sae.edu
International students from outside the European Union (EU) are not eligible for Disabled Students Allowance. Students from EU countries are usually eligible for DSA if they have been permanently resident in the UK for at least five years before the start of their higher education course. They will need to provide formal written evidence of their diagnosis or disability. UK students who can provide formal written evidence of their diagnosis or disability should be eligible for Disabled Student Allowance, even if they have previously had student loans.
Please please email your local team for more information:
SAE Glasgow – studentservicesglasgow@sae.edu
SAE Liverpool – studentservicesliverpool@sae.edu
SAE London – studentserviceslondon@sae.edu
SAE Leamington Spa – studentservicesleamingtonspa@sae.edu
We’d always recommend that you get in touch with us about any possible support requirements or questions, even if you think it might be too late to access support because you’re coming to the end of your course. To ask a question or book an appointment, please email your local team:
SAE Glasgow – studentservicesglasgow@sae.edu
SAE Liverpool – studentservicesliverpool@sae.edu
SAE London – studentserviceslondon@sae.edu
SAE Leamington Spa – studentservicesleamingtonspa@sae.edu
We’re only able to provide formal disability support to people who could be seen to have a long-term disability as defined by the Equality Act. If you have a short-term illness or injury that lasts or is likely to last less than one year, then you should still contact us to see what support may be possible, although this may be limited and only provided on a short-term basis.
SAE is committed to providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities or special learning needs. For more information visit Student Services.
If you’re struggling with your written English skills and could benefit from some support, get in touch with our Student Support Team – they will take it from there.
Student life
This can vary depending on the campus and course. You may, for example, have a larger lecture group for common units, and a smaller tutorial group of 8-15 students. In most cases tutorial sizes average 15 – 30 students.
This is dependent on how many modules you study each year. Please note the importance of campus engagement goes beyond the timetabled events; while you could simply attend your classes, you should commit to studying on campus to ensure you can pass your modules.
Absolutely! We welcome students of all ages. Our cohort span a wide a age range – from 18–50+. Rest assured, we’re confident you’ll find your place within our creative community.
We always welcome feedback. Any member of SAE staff is happy to hear what you have to say and ensure that this information makes its way to the most appropriate person. Students are also welcomed to provide feedback via our student surveys and Staff-Student Consultative Committees which are held at each SAE campus. SAE students may also become members of the local student council and/or SAE Academic Board. These bodies provide students with an excellent opportunity to enhance the student life. For more information, contact your local student services team.
Yes, we have a number of industry partnerships in place which include generous discounts available to all enrolled students – and we are always working on more! You can find out more here.
Accommodation
If you are applying for halls of residence, the sooner the better as spaces tend to fill up fast. If you plan to rent privately then you won’t need to begin looking until late August/early September. The housing market is extremely competitive and has a very quick turn-around, you are most likely to secure a property if you can move in within two weeks.
We do not offer on-site accommodation for students, however please check our Student Accommodation page which contains resources and more details on suitable and affordable accommodation around the campuses.
If you have any questions about accommodation, please contact our friendly Enquiries Team.
Whilst we don’t offer accommodation at SAE, we have collated a few options for you. All of SAE’s current partners can be found here.
If you have any questions about accommodation, please contact our friendly Enquiries Team.
There are two types of accommodation options to choose from: halls of residence or private-rented. Check out out Student Accommodation page to explore more information on each of them and make an informed decision that is best suited to your needs!
Most landlords or agents will require you to sign a tenancy agreement. This is a legally binding document setting out each party’s rights and responsibilities. Before you sign the contract, make sure you understand all the clauses.
Assured Tenancy Agreements normally last at least six months, however, it’s possible to arrange for a longer fixed term. Make sure you’re happy with the length of the contract, as it’s unlikely you’ll be able to terminate the tenancy early.
Check and understand the terms of the contract. Make sure the agreement is fair – for example, similar terms should apply to both the tenant and the landlord when it comes to breaking a fixed-term agreement.
We strongly recommend that you have an individual tenancy agreement rather than one which incorporates all your house mates. Then, if another individual in the house defaults, there will be no consequences for you. Agencies can be reluctant to issue individual contracts due to an increase in workload, but you should definitely push for this if at all possible.
You should check your contract carefully to see what you’re signing up for but, in general, tenants have the right to enjoy the property during their tenancy and they can expect basic maintenance and repairs to be up-to-date.
Landlords have the right to access the property at reasonable times during the day to carry out repairs for which they’re responsible, but 24 hours’ written notice must be given for this. Arrangements for the landlord to access the property should be outlined in any contract, so this is definitely worth checking.
For further information on rights and responsibilities visit: gov.uk/private-renting
In general, your landlord should be responsible for the following:
- Heating and hot water installation
- Baths, sinks, basins and other sanitary installations
- The exterior structure of the property
- Repairs and the safety of gas and electrical appliances
- Ensuring that any furniture supplied meets fire-resistant requirements
In general, the tenant will be responsible for the following:
- Water and sewage charges
- Utility bills (unless stated in the tenancy agreement)
- Taking care of the property
- Using the property in a responsible way
- Paying the rent as agreed
- Keeping to the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement
As a full-time student you’re NOT liable to pay Council Tax if you’re house-sharing with other students. We’ll be happy to provide you with a ‘Student Status’ letter which you can then send to your local Council Tax office.
Please note: we’re only able to issue the ‘Student Status’ letter once you’ve formally enrolled and your course has commenced.
Estate agents and landlords can only charge you for the following:
- Holding/tenancy deposits
- Late rent payments
- Changing/transferring your tenancy
- Ending a tenancy agreement early
- Lost keys/fobs
You should report letting agents or landlords that try to charge you for anything else to the Trading Standards on the Citizens Advice website.
The deposit is usually the equivalent of one month’s rent. Your landlord or agent MUST, under the 2014 Housing Act, protect your deposit within 14 days of receiving it as part of the Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme, and will need to provide you with the relating paperwork.
Remember that the money held as a deposit remains yours at all times. Only by mutual agreement should any money be deducted. Your deposit, or part of it, can be withheld if you:
• Fail to return ALL keys at the end of the tenancy
• Are responsible for any damage to the property, either wilful or through negligence. We recommend taking lots of (dated) photos when doing your initial property inventory
• Haven’t cleaned the property adequately
• Have left rubbish inside or outside of the property, which needs removing.
And finally, you cannot deduct your deposit from the last month’s rent because to do so will breach the tenancy agreement.
A guarantor is someone (usually a parent or guardian) who contractually agrees to pay your rent if you fail to do so. There is a legal requirement for a guarantee agreement to be in writing. In many cases, a guarantee agreement also extends to other conditions under the tenancy, including damage caused to the property. Visit citziensadvice.org.uk for more information.
My studies
Students can access campus facilities during opening hours. Please contact your campus for timings.
You can have your email password reset by emailing the request through to service.desk@navitas.com
You have 10 days after the due date to lodge a Special Consideration form.
SAE Alumni is a network of SAE graduates. When you graduate, you will have the opportunity to join the global Alumni Association. See some of our Alumni here.
If you need to provide a medical certificate for any reason, please ensure that you provide this to the Student Experience Officer at your campus.
A full time study load is defined as 40 hours per week. Of this 40 hours you can expect 12-15 hours of face-to-face teaching time. The additional hours of study include collaborative work (i.e. recording sessions) and individual study time.
In order to extend your study visa, you will need to apply for an exceptional assurance via UKVI or switch to a graduate or post-study work visa.
Please find some useful resources here:
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/extend-your-visa
You will have approximately 12 hours per week of formal classes, spread across 3-4 days (subject to change at different points of the year).
Facilities & Equipment
No, this is not required. Students have access to our campus computer labs for assessment work.
Opening hours are generally 9.00am–5.00pm. However, each campus may vary their hours of operation. Students do have out-of-hours access to the studios and computer labs. For more information contact your campus.
For information regarding parking at your campus, check out your campus page.
You will use a variety of industry standard and specialised software applications relevant to your study.
Each campus has their own guidelines regarding equipment collection. Please contact your campus directly.
Typically, studios open between 9.00-10.00am. Studio opening hours are different for each campus and can vary according to demand. Please contact your campus directly for more information on opening hours and studio availability.
Yes – all SAE programs use a learning management system to help you prepare for your classes, reflect upon your learning, submit assessments and collaborate and communicate with your peers. For this reason, we recommend that you have access to high-speed internet access while you are studying.
Yes, we have a number of industry partnerships in place which include generous discounts available to all enrolled students – and we are always working on more! You can find out more here.
Disability
It would be best to make an appointment to see a Student Experience Officer (SEO) at your campus as soon as possible. It would be preferable to get the required medical documentation prior to your appointment with the SEO.
While provision of adequate support without the required supporting medical documentation is difficult, we ensure that all of our students receive guidance and assistance from our staff in whatever circumstances – please never hesitate to reach out.
Unfortunately, without disclosure to the Student Experience Officer (SEO), there this very little that SAE can do to support you throughout your program. The information you provide is collected for the purpose of developing and approving your student access plan and the provision of other required support to assist you to reach your full potential here at SAE.
The SEO will only disclose your personal or health information to other SAE staff upon your consent. Please feel free to contact the SEO to discuss your concerns.
No. As a student of SAE, support services are provided free of charge.
Events
Yes, we do. We regularly run open events to allow you the opportunity to tour our facilities, meet our team and get hands-on with some of our equipment. We also run online events for throughout the year.
For those unable to attend an open day, we also offer personalised tours of our facilities during weekdays.
That is not a problem at all. If there is a virtual option for the event that you would like to watch instead we will be able to switch your ticket, all you will need to do is email ukenquiries@sae.edu and let them know you need to switch tickets.
If you are unable to attend at all, please still email us to let us know so we can open up your ticket to other attendees.
Most of our events are exclusive to students, but keep an eye out on our What’s On page as we sometimes open them up to externals too.
Induction • January 2025
Each campus will provide “Wash up” days to allow those who cannot make the induction day to be still inducted correctly. These are highlighted in the induction week schedule. To arrange to attend a “Wash up” day you must arrange this with the campus recruitment officer responsible for the campus you wish to attend
Whilst we don’t offer accommodation at SAE, we have collated a few options for you. All of SAE’s current partners can be found here.
If you have any questions about accommodation, please contact our friendly Enquiries Team.
If you are having problems accessing your student email account, please find a Student Services Officer during induction who will be able to help you with this matter.
For your maintenance loan to be released by SLC you must complete the Induction process and become a confirmed student by SAE. You will be requested to provide a signed Fees and Funding form which can be handed to us during Induction. For more information, you can visit our designated Enrolment and Induction page.
During the induction week, you will sit with a team member and complete your direct debit form. If someone else is paying for the course on your behalf, then you will need to bring all the documents explained above.
Please refer to the international student information on this page.
As long as proof of your funding application has been sent to a member of the recruitment team you will be able to start your course. Please understand that after 2 weeks on programme, you will be asked to sign a direct debit form as back up if for some reason your funding is denied.
For all term dates please see the academic calendar, this can be found here.
The Induction week will commence the week of the 9th of September so please be available to attend this week. Term will start the week of the 16th of September. These dates are the same at all UK campuses.
Our recommendation is that you try to work no more than 20 hours per week around your studies. This is an accelerated course and has to be your priority during the study periods for you to get the most from this experience.
Each campus has its own Student Services team and you will be shown where they are located during your induction week. More information on student support can be found here.
For all term dates please see the academic calendar, this can be found here.