Launchpad

SAE Early Entry Program

As the global leader in Creative Media education SAE is passionate about supporting the next generation of creative professionals. Built to take the pressure off school students and enable them to focus on their creative future; the Launchpad program is a pathway that allows students to apply for their tertiary studies with SAE before the final school results are released!

At this time, students wishing to apply to study at the Melbourne Campus are required to apply through VTAC. Students are still able to submit an application for Launchpad Early Entry if they wish to progress the qualification component of their application and be eligible for an Early Advisory Letter. 

How will the SAE Launchpad program benefit me?

• Sit your final exams with the confidence of knowing you already have a place at SAE
• Have a seamless transition to SAE student life, with the full support of our academic and admissions teams helping you at each step as you transition to tertiary study 
• No ATAR required for entry into Bachelor of Diploma programs
• Access to Fee-Help approved programs 

Why should students apply for Launchpad?

Launchpad allows you to gain an early conditional offer into an SAE course of your choice, based on your eligibility.

This means that SAE does not require your final school results before you apply. So, if you meet entry requirements now, SAE will offer you a place based on your eligibility as long as you finish year 12.

Applying is easy, you will complete a simple application form that indicates your school and course you wish to study.
An SAE Course advisor will then be in touch to confirm your eligibility.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the SAE Launchpad program, you will need to meet the below entry requirements: 

• Be passing all Year 12 subjects, and/or
• 18 or turning 18 the first year of study with SAE
• An Australian Citizen and Permanent Resident

NOTE: Students wishing to apply to study at the Melbourne Campus are required to apply through VTAC. Students are still able to submit an application for Launchpad Early Entry if they wish to progress the qualification component of their application and be eligible for an Early Advisory Letter. 

How to Apply

Applying is easy! It should only take a few minutes.

1. Create an application nominating your course and campus of choice.
2. Supply your school name and state
3. If you need assistance with the process, you can book an appointment with one of our course advisors, who can answer any questions you have.
4. SAE Admissions team will provide a conditional offer based on eligibility.

Next Steps - Confirming your offer

To accept your offer once you complete your studies, you are required to provide SAE with the following documents:

• Student Enrolment Form
• A copy of your current Australian passport; OR Australian Citizenship/Birth Certificate PLUS photo ID
  (e.g. driver’s licence or Keypass ID card)
• A copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or highest educational qualification).