Short Courses at SAE Institute
Short courses at SAE are designed as a practical introduction to our creative disciplines. They’re a great way to explore a subject, build confidence, and experience how learning at SAE works before committing to a full degree.
Whether you’re testing a career idea, refreshing your skills, or simply curious about a creative field, our short courses give you a focused, hands-on taste of what studying at SAE is like.
They’re not a replacement for a degree. Instead, they’re a starting point.
WHAT ARE SAE SHORT COURSES?
SAE short courses are intensive, skills-focused sessions delivered by industry-experienced tutors. They introduce core concepts, tools, and workflows used across our degree programmes, in a shorter and more flexible format.
You’ll learn in our professional studios, work on practical exercises, and get a feel for the pace and expectations of creative education at SAE.
WHO ARE SHORT COURSES FOR?
Short courses are ideal if you want to explore a subject before applying for a degree, upskill alongside work or study, or gain confidence in a specific area of creative practice.
They’re especially useful if you’re considering one of our undergraduate or postgraduate programmes and want to make a more informed decision.
Available short courses
We currently offer a small selection of short courses, including Game Audio Design and Introduction to Filmmaking. These short courses are designed as tasters, giving you a hands-on introduction to a subject and a feel for how learning works at SAE Institute, before you commit to a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree.Short Courses FAQs
A short course at SAE Institute is a focused, hands-on introduction to a specific subject. It’s designed to help you explore an area of interest, build confidence, and experience how learning at SAE works before committing to a full degree.
No. Short courses are shorter, more introductory experiences. Degree programmes offer in-depth learning, structured progression, collaboration, and long-term career preparation.
No. Short courses are designed as tasters or top-ups. They cannot replace the depth, qualification, or career development provided by an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
Yes. Many students use short courses to explore a subject and decide whether it’s the right fit before applying for a degree.
Short courses do not replace degree modules. However, the skills and experience you gain can help prepare you for future study at SAE.
All short courses are booked online via our short course website here. Availability and course details are listed on each course page.
Any questions?
For any questions regarding our courses or if you’d like more information on our Short Courses at SAE, please contact our Enquiries Team on 03330 112 315 or email ukadmissions@sae.edu.
