Build practical IT skills in software development, cyber security, AI and cloud computing through hands-on learning shaped by creative thinking. Graduate with real-world experience and the expertise to launch your career in Australia’s growing technology sector.
Choose to deepen your expertise through Cyber Security or Web Development specialisation streams, gain practical industry experience through a Work Integrated Learning placement, and showcase your capabilities in a major capstone project.
Duration: Full time, full time fast track and part-time options available
Qualification: Bachelor degree
Available to: Domestic and International students
Campus: Sydney, Online
Apply your technical knowledge to collaborative projects that respond to real user and business needs. Strengthen your problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills as you prepare to head into the industry or explore further study.
Duration: Full time, full time fast track and part-time options available
Qualification: Associate degree
Available to: Domestic and International students
Campus: Sydney, Online
Start your journey with core IT skills and get hands-on with the tools, technologies and workflows used across today’s IT landscape. Build confidence through practical projects while discovering where your interests in technology could take you.
Duration: Full time, full time fast track and part-time options available
Qualification: Diploma
Available to: Domestic and International students
Campus: Sydney, Online
Rachel Toomeh | Product Manager (Not Doppler Studio)
"I found it really beneficial to have this streamlined experience, where I got to meet and talk to teachers that had been in the industry. Learning from a game developer’s perspective was really beneficial, and at the time it was quite unique for where I was looking to go with my career.”
Rachel Toomeh | Product Manager (Not Doppler Studio)
Jay Barker - Head of Development, Axiom Holographics
"Studying [at SAE] gave me confidence in the skills I developed and a springboard to get into the industry. You take those foundational skills, like problem solving, project management and being able to network everywhere you go. It certainly helped me get where I am today."
Jay Barker - Head of Development, Axiom Holographics
Blake Sala - Environment Designer
“The course at SAE offered a wide variety of disciplines. I got to learn writing, live action, animation, game design, compositing, tracking – basically everything you would need to step into wherever you want in the VFX industry.”
Blake Sala - Environment Designer
Study IT in a creative environment that inspires innovation
Create digital solutions to real-world problems
Apply what you learn through hands-on projects
Explore technologies shaping today’s IT industry
Build a portfolio that showcases your expertise
Start your IT journey with no minimum ATAR required
We don’t just talk the talk – we walk the walk.
And SAE students agree.
Were positive about their skills development
(National average – 81.3%)**
Rated teaching practices positively
(National average – 85.4%)**
Were happy with facilities and resources
(National average – 82.3%)**
Rated support and services positively
(National average – 71.4%)**
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Develop practical experience across software, cloud computing, data and emerging technologies while learning how IT systems are built, managed and secured.
Get hands-on with programming languages, cloud platforms and development tools used across today’s technology industry, including Python, AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Learn in SAE’s multidisciplinary creative environment, where you can approach technical challenges with fresh ideas and develop solutions with people and purpose in mind.
Apply what you learn through practical and collaborative projects that reflect professional practice, developing your technical capability as you progress.
Gain insider knowledge from trusted experts shaping today’s tech landscape.
Robert works at the intersection of computer science, information design, and social sciences, bringing two decades of experience in digital humanities to his teaching. His innovative approach combines technical expertise with social impact, developing digital tools that empower communities and advance social equity.
Founder of the Global Rock Art Database, the world's first centralised platform for global rock art research
Held research fellowships at Griffith University and Macquarie University in Digital Technologies
Developed machine learning applications addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Gain insider knowledge from trusted experts shaping today’s tech landscape.
Hamid works across software engineering, data analytics and research-driven innovation, bringing advanced technical expertise and real-world applications into his teaching. With a PhD in Engineering and IT, his project-based approach helps students connect programming concepts with practical challenges while developing the technical skills, problem-solving capabilities and professional workflows needed for careers in a rapidly evolving technology industry.
Developed an IoT-based system to analyse vehicle emissions using data-driven technologies
Holds a PhD in Engineering and IT from the University of Melbourne and a Master by Research in ICT from Swinburne University of Technology
Recipient of Swinburne’s Vice-Chancellor’s Early Career Researcher Award and recognised for research contributions to Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies
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Adam specialises in game design, critical game studies, and media and cyberculture, exploring how digital technologies shape everyday life and culture. Combining academic research with practical game development, he guides students through concept development, prototyping, playtesting, iteration and production, helping them build both creative confidence and industry-ready skills.
Researches virtual game economies, tabletop role-playing games, and serious games addressing environmental, ethical and cultural issues
Holds a PhD in Digital Cultures from the University of Sydney and has taught at SAE since 2014
Mentored major student projects, with graduates progressing to studios including Halfbrick Studios, Electronic Arts, Mighty Kingdom and Wicked Workshop
Hear about Rachel's experience of studying with SAE and how it prepared her for jobs in the industry.
Cloud engineers design, build and maintain cloud-based systems that help organisations store data, run applications and scale their digital services. They work with cloud platforms, infrastructure and automation to create reliable, secure and efficient technology environments.
Average industry salary: $120,000-$150,000+
Web developers create and maintain websites and web applications using front-end and back-end technologies. They write code, integrate databases, ensure responsive design, and optimise user experience across different browsers and devices for seamless digital interactions.
Average industry salary: $90,000-$120,000+
Cyber security analysts help protect an organisation’s systems, networks and data from digital threats. They monitor for security risks, investigate potential breaches and implement measures that help prevent attacks and keep sensitive information secure.
Average industry salary: $90,000-$130,000+
Data analysts turn complex information into useful insights that help organisations make better decisions. They collect, organise and interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and use analytical and visualisation tools to communicate their findings clearly.
Average industry salary: $90,000-$120,000+
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