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JUST MAKE SOUND COME ALIVE

Study Audio Engineering at SAE.

We’ll provide you with the tech, industry professionals, the studio and connect you with a creative community for you to thrive. Your Audio career starts here.
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Do you see yourself working and collaborating with artists and musicians? What about a career as a Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Studio Engineer, Mastering Engineer or Live Sound Technician? Or perhaps you dream of working in audio across television, film or games.

If you’re ready to be part of an industry filled with passionate, motivated and inspiring individuals obsessed with all things audio, this is the course for you.

At SAE, our audio engineering courses are designed to build the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern audio industry.

Enjoy an immersive, hands-on experience that covers every possible level of studio, post and live production. You’ll have access to top-notch equipment like Neve, SSL and Audient consoles and gain proficiencies in software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton Live.

Expect small classes combined with collaborative online study, and mentoring from industry-expert lecturers. You'll also have the opportunity to work on cross-discipline projects with students from games, film, music and animation.

This collaborative cross-discipline approach combined with a strong student placement program gives you valuable industry experience and the necessary collaboration skills to start a successful career in audio.
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Industry Tools

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SAE AUDIO ALUMNI, AIESHA BACALSO

“While studying at SAE, the biggest turning point for me was when I got to do the Bon Jovi internship! We got to stand behind the sound desk and see how the whole show operates and works. For me, at the time, it reaffirmed this is what I want to do with my life. That was an incredible experience.”

Hear more about Aiesha’s journey and how she landed her most recent gig as a Live Sound Engineer at the Espy in Melbourne.
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Our Infopack includes the SAE Course Guide, with key information about:
  • Our creative disciplines and where they could take you
  • Our courses and the types of units you’ll study
  • Our campuses and state-of-the-art facilities
  • Entry requirements and scholarship opportunities
  • Plus heaps of alumni success stories to get your inspiration flowing!

You’ll also receive exclusive industry insights including the top skills you’ll need to set yourself apart from the crowd, plus a copy of our Fee Schedule which breaks down all of our course and unit prices.

WHY STUDY AUDIO AT SAE?

SAE prepares students for a bright future in the audio industry. These courses provide a unique and practical learning experience that’s tailored to interests and aspirations, allowing a seamless transition into a career in audio.

Cross-discipline collaboration
Create portfolio-worthy projects with your peers across creative & tech disciplines.
Study now, pay later
FEE-HELP and scholarship opportunities available.
Graduate career ready
Real-world project briefs and industry placements to set you up for success.
State-of-the-art facilities
Learn using industry-standard tech and tools found in real studio environments.
Enhanced reputation
SAE's University College status gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
Guidance beyond textbooks
Our teachers are more than just educators – they're working industry professionals.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Some careers you could pursue with an Audio qualification from SAE:
  • Studio Engineer
  • Music Producer
  • Game Audio Specialist
  • Sound Editor
  • Staging Crew
  • Audio/Visual Technician
  • Sound Designer
  • Live Sound Engineer/Operator
  • Radio Broadcasting
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What graduates say about SAE

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“If you’re thinking about enrolling at SAE just do it! You never know who you will meet, where you will go or what you will do next. The knowledge and skills I learnt at SAE are invaluable and I encourage any creative to attend an open day and see what it’s like. It may be the start of an amazing story for yourself!”

Sophie Ryder

Bachelor of Audio, graduated 2022
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"Getting to meet other creatives [at SAE] who had other passions was very satisfying, as we were then able to collaborate on music and other projects."

Aldo Arechar

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions company in LA
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"Sound editor Duncan Campbell was so impressed with the skills I’d learnt at SAE - which is what prompted him to recommend me as a sound assistant at Artisan Post Group.”

Leah McKweon

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Sound Editor
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"The skills I learned at SAE have given me the confidence to put myself out in the industry and start to shape a career I know I'll be working in until I'm retired."

David Kucynski

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Sound Designer

What you can study at SAE

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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
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VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
A man is holding a sketchpad and drawing on the pad with pen and looking down
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Man wearing a hat and spectacle sits with outstretched arms on audio console.
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Man wearing glasses sit in front of magnifying glass holding a motherboard. A solder machines and pliers on desk
Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
Woman in costume and in a set stands in front of person with camera - the viewfinder is visible and of woman's face.
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person drawing in a sketch pad on desk in front of keyboard
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Woman wearing orange leather jacket sits cross legged on floor holding paper and laptop. A blue pen is in her right hand as she looks down at paper and pen
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Man stands wearing VR headset and tracking gloves
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Woman wearing glasses standing above and looking down at keyboard. She appears to be playing the keyboard - her fingers are on the keys.
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Three monitors are in front on desk. Two mixing consoles in front of person looking down at paper. Paper on table
VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
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Animation

Overview

Let your imagination run wild as you build on your technical dexterity and practical experience with our accredited Animation courses. With state-of-the-art technology, software (think Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite), and professional animators at your side, a career of bringing life to your very own world and characters is yours for the taking.

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Audio

Overview

Be the boss of beats and carve out your future as an in-demand master of sound and audio through our hands-on internationally accredited training, knowledge transfer, and access to collaboration with our community of artists across industries. You’ll benefit from having the best in the biz leading your classes using top DAWS, and state-of-the-art tech in world-class studios and facilities.

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Computer Science

Overview

Covering the fundamentals of computer science through to advanced strategies and techniques, you’ll build a diverse skillset in programming, networks, web development, cloud computing and AI. You’ll hone in-demand expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java, and software and tools including Git, Unity, Maya and Kubernetes.

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Creative Industries

Overview

Choose your own adventure with Creative Industries where you'll level-up your game across Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. From screenwriting to game design, music production and more, develop your artistic voice across these fields, so you not only find your niche but gain the skills and experience to have multiple choices in an exciting career where you design your destiny.

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Design

Overview

Rethink the norm and challenge how design affects human behaviour, emotion, and the way we see the world. Master your craft in conceptualizing, illustration, and design in a way where you’ll rise to the top as a business-savvy creative entrepreneur. With our tech and latest software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, you'll be turning your ideas into reality and laying out your path to success.

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Film

Overview

Combine your passion for film with our technology and industry professionals as your mentors, because you are the driving force of our cinematic future. Start practising your Oscar acceptance speech as you’ll thrive within our community of creatives and graduate with award-winning cinematography, screenwriting, and direction skills. The practical experience, technical knowledge, and connections you’ll gain will bring you to the forefront of future filmmaking.

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Games

Overview

Level up your skills in driving the future of the gaming phenomenon. Our courses will ensure you’ll have what it takes to build a successful career bringing life to new worlds, characters and challenges for billions to get addicted to playing on a range of different platforms. Our industry-based teachers will have you mastering advanced techniques and methodologies you can apply with software like Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, and more so you can unlock all levels and win.

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Music

Overview

Master your musical talents and increase your range of skills, knowledge, and technological dexterity to make it big in this industry. You'll gain a competitive edge by immersing yourself in our collaborative creative environment. Get a leg up with the all-important connections and mentors to guide you through fine-tuning your producing, composing, and recording skills whilst building a dynamic portfolio to put you on the map.

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VFX & Virtual Production

Overview

Ignite your passion for Visual Effects & Production, where creativity and technology combine to create extraordinary visual experiences. Master the art of 3D modelling, texturing, compositing, and simulation, enabling you to craft stunning, photorealistic effects that captivate audiences.

STILL DECIDING BETWEEN AUDIO AND MUSIC?

Explore both options to find your best fit. Learn more about our music production courses and discover where an SAE degree could take you.

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