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Course summary
Do you have a passion for sound or music production? SAE Audio Production graduates have the prestigious track record of winning awards at the Oscars, Grammys and BAFTAs and take up some of the best jobs in the audio industry. Get access to our impressive studios and become a skilled audio professional!
Closely linked to the industry, this highly respected and practical course will develop your employability skills and allow you to pursue your own professional specialisation through advanced practice, industry placement, research methodologies and project management.
You’ll learn audio production techniques for live and recorded sound focusing on the technical production of audio for music and other media. Importantly, you will also gain collaboration experience with peers and colleagues from other creative media disciplines.
Our project based ‘creative studio’ approach provides a practically focussed approach to your education, through the engagement with authentic assessment activities that reflect industry practises. Many students use their final Major Project as a springboard into industry, creating award-winning projects, establishing their own business or making connections with industry professionals that have led to employment.
Modules
Two year accelerated degree
Year 1:
Trimester 1 - Principles of Audio, Desktop Music Production
Trimester 2 - Recording Techniques, Audio Production Industries
Trimester 3 - Creative Studio 1 (Post-Production)
Year 2:
Trimester 4 - Creative Studio 2 (Studio & Live Production)
Trimester 5 - Creative Studio 3
Trimester 6 - Major project (BA or BSc)
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W616
- Institution code:
- S05
- Campus name:
- SAE Liverpool
- Campus Code:
- E
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
SAE Institute has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W616
- Institution code:
- S05
- Campus name:
- SAE Liverpool
- Campus Code:
- E
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsInternational applicants
Applicants must meet the general entry requirements outlined below. You will also need to provide evidence that you are proficient in the English language. More details can be found at http://www.sae.edu/gbr
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - A* - D
To understand what combination of grades you need to achieve 72 UCAS tariff points please visit ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D* - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits M: 42 credits P: 3 credits
Scottish Higher - A - C
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All subjects require A*-C in English (4-9)
Audio Production and Games Programming also require A*-C in Mathematics (4-9)
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £11440 | Year 1 |
| England | £11440 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11440 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11440 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11440 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For London, Leamington Spa, Leeds and Liverpool campuses
For applicants who are residents of the EU a bursary is available towards the cost of the tuition fees.
For those selecting the 2 year accelerated degree a bursary of £4,000 per academic year is available for SAE London, SAE Liverpool, SAE Leeds and SAE Leamington (subject to applicants meeting criteria).
For Glasgow Campus:
For applicants who are residents of Scotland applying to the SAE Glasgow campus, a bursary is available towards the cost of the tuition fees (subject to applicants meeting criteria).
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