About SAE

Oscar, Grammy and BAFTA winners began their journeys at SAE. Our graduates shape the creative industries in music, film, games and digital media, proof that what you learn here takes you places.

With campuses in London, Liverpool, Royal Leamington Spa, Glasgow and Leeds, we deliver practical, industry-focused degrees that prepare you for the real world. You will learn in professional studios, guided by experts who live and breathe creativity. Every project builds your skills, confidence and portfolio. At SAE you do not just learn how things are made, you make them. You collaborate, experiment and create work that gets noticed. You leave ready for the industry with experience that speaks for itself. SAE is not for spectators. It is for creators ready to make their mark.

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Our courses

Here at SAE Institute you can study creative media at BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) undergraduate level, with courses designed to reflect how today’s creative industries work.

Courses include:

Audio Production – recording, mixing, mastering and live sound for music and media.
Audio Software Engineering – programming, DSP and audio tool development.
Content Creation – photography, video, digital storytelling and online marketing.
Creative Computing & AI – creative coding, artificial intelligence and interactive systems.
Film Production – visual storytelling, camera, sound, editing and production workflows.
Game & Interactive Audio – sound design, music, middleware and real-time engine implementation.
Game Art & Animation – character design, environment art and animation.
Games Design – gameplay mechanics, player experience, systems design and prototyping.
Games Programming – gameplay coding, AI and engine development.
Music Business – artist management, marketing, rights, live events and entrepreneurship.
Visual Effects & Animation – animation, VFX, simulation and compositing.
Web Development – full-stack development across front end, back end and UX.

And more. We’re always evolving our programmes to stay aligned with the creative industries.

Our Alumni

SAE Institute UK alumni are active across the creative industries, working in audio, film, games, music, broadcast and digital media. Graduates have gone on to build careers with organisations including BBC, BBC Radio, Capital FM, Netflix, Warner Bros, Framestore, and a wide range of leading production studios, broadcasters and creative agencies across the UK.

Our alumni community includes award-winning professionals such as Niv Adiri, an Oscar and BAFTA-winning sound designer whose work includes major feature films and projects for Netflix and Warner Bros, Mark Paterson, an Oscar and BAFTA winner who has worked on productions for BBC Films and Film4, Nigel Godrich, producer and engineer best known for his work with Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Beck and U2, and Ricky Damian, a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter who has worked with Alicia Keys, will.i.am and Plan B.

These success stories reflect the impact SAE graduates are making across the UK creative sector, with alumni contributing to films, broadcasts, records and digital projects experienced by audiences worldwide.

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Student Life

Life at SAE is about getting stuck in and making things with people who are as passionate as you are. You’ll collaborate with students across different courses, forming teams to create films, produce music, design games and build digital projects together.

Outside of classes, there’s always something going on. From industry talks and hands-on workshops to live shows, screenings and side projects, you’ll be surrounded by people experimenting, learning and sharing ideas. It’s a creative community that supports you, challenges you and celebrates the work you make along the way.

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Our Facilities and Gear

SAE Institute UK campuses are equipped with industry-standard facilities designed to support creative media students across audio, film, games, content creation and creative technology:

Professional recording studios featuring SSL, Neve, Audient and analogue consoles, Dolby Atmos and surround setups, live rooms, vocal booths and outboard from Heritage Audio, Warm Audio, Empirical Labs and more.
Film and content creation studios with green screen spaces, lighting rigs and cinema-grade cameras including Sony FX6, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema and URSA Mini, Canon EOS and C-series cameras, plus professional lenses, rigs and stabilisation.
Games and computing labswith high-spec PCs and Macs, RTX graphics cards, Unreal Engine and Unity workflows, plus 3D printing facilities for prototyping and games development.
Audio production, post-production and game audio suitesusing Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FMOD and Unreal Engine, supported by broadcast, studio and location-recording microphones from Neumann, Shure, sE Electronics, Beyerdynamic, Electro-Voice and Rode.
Live sound and performance spaceswith PA systems, digital and analogue FOH consoles, lighting rigs, DJ setups and rehearsal rooms for gigs, showcases and events.
Collaborative labs and creative spacesdesigned for group projects, cross-course collaboration, editing, experimentation and independent work, supported by on-site technical teams and equipment loan services.

These facilities give you access to the same tools, workflows and environments used across today’s creative industries, so you can graduate with real, hands-on experience and confidence using professional-grade equipment.

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Our Events

Getting to know SAE and experiencing life here is easy through a range of events designed for prospective students:

Open Days: explore our campuses, meet tutors and see our industry-standard facilities in person.
Virtual Open Days: join live online sessions to learn about our courses, campuses and creative community from anywhere.
Campus Tours: book a guided walkthrough to see where you’ll study, collaborate and create.
SAE Sync: our nationwide student showcase series, where you can experience live games, film, music, audio and creative technology projects made by SAE students across the UK.

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Open Day (Glasgow) SAE Institute Visit our campus and explore our professional-grade facilities. Attending an on-campus Open Day is the best way to get a real taste of undergraduate student life at SAE. This is an informal day that provides a great way to see our facilities, speak to academic staff and meet current students. Saturday, March 14, 2026

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