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At SAE, we provide musicians with the skills, equipment, mentorship, and connections to turn ideas into realities. SAE is all for creators, see for yourself.

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Study Music at SAE




If you are passionate about songwriting, beats and production you are going to love SAE's music courses. You will be immersed in theory, writing and hands-on technical recording techniques facilitated by industry professionals in our world-class recording studios.

As you hone your performing, production and editing skills you will also have a chance to work on music for other students - cross-collaborating on projects like game audio, film/screen scores and live performance.

Course options at SAE

Creative Industries Master of Creative Industries
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters (Full time)
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Masters
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Online
Creative Industries

Master of Creative Industries

Throughout this course, you will learn from industry thought-leaders, be mentored by experienced SAE lecturers, collaborate with your peers, and extend your connections through our global network.



Centered on a major capstone project, the Master of Creative Industries offers a collaborative online learning experience where you will refine your technical knowledge and research and practical skills in preparation for industry leadership roles as well as gain the know-how to forge your own path as an entrepreneur.

Music Bachelor of Songwriting & Music Production
Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Music

Bachelor of Songwriting & Music Production

If you're passionate about songwriting, beats, and cool production you are going to love our Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production.

This collaborative course provides a unique, hands-on, immersive experience to guide you through each level of songwriting and music production. Learn contemporary songwriting strategies, music production technology and skills, nuances of performance, and recording techniques.

Music Associate Degree of Songwriting & Music Production
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
6 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Associate Degree
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Music

Associate Degree of Songwriting & Music Production

Our Associate Degree of Songwriting and Music Production will give you the qualifications and skills to work with industry professionals.

You'll learn contemporary songwriting strategies, music production technology and skills, nuances of performance, and recording techniques.

You'll also learn how to create music for other media like games, film/screen and for live performance.

Music Diploma of Music Production
Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Undergraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Music

Diploma of Music Production

Learn the key fundamentals of music production in a cutting-edge learning environment, kitted out with all the latest gear and equipment.

Through hands-on training, we'll help you amplify your talents, refine your skills and be industry ready in a matter of months.

You'll be guided by master lecturers who will train you in mixing and recording techniques, as well as sound design, while also giving you great insight into the music industry.

Audio Bachelor of Audio
Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Audio

Bachelor of Audio

If a career in audio is music to your ears, you're going to love the sound of our internationally accredited Bachelor of Audio.

This course is an immersive, hands-on experience that covers every possible aspect of the studio - post and live production.

Audio Associate Degree of Audio
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
6 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Associate Degree
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Audio

Associate Degree of Audio

Our Associate Degree of Audio gives you the qualifications and skills to work in a supervised paraprofessional role supporting qualified industry professionals.

Develop skills across studio, post-production and live sound production. You'll get to master your craft on small and large format consoles including Neve, SSL, Audient and others, along with industry leading software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live and more.

You'll get to record your preferred music genres and participate in real-world audio projects under the guidance of expert SAE lecturers.

Audio Diploma of Audio Production
Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Undergraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Audio

Diploma of Audio Production

In a matter of months, You'll learn the key fundamentals in studio production, live sound production and sound design.
You will engage in collaborative studio based learning and apply the skills learned throughout the course to a real life scenario.
Demonstrating your recording and mixing techniques you will deliver a practical recording to a specific brief, under the support and guidance of our expert lecturers.

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CAREER OPTIONS

Career opportunities in Music

To build a successful career, technical expertise and application are as important as raw talent and SAE’s internationally accredited music courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge you need to thrive in this exciting and rewarding industry.

  • Studio Composer
  • Music Producer
  • Music and Sound Designer
  • Commercial Music Composer/producer
  • Music Technician
  • Music Supervisor
  • Composer for film, games and other media
  • Creative Director

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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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
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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.
Person working with a 3D printed dog
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Two students operating an audio desk
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Student adjusting the lighting on set
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person operating a a VR headset
Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
Student standing and drawing
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Man operating camera with green screen in background
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Two students playing video games. Left person has arms up
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Sound technician fixing a microphone
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Person working with a 3D printed dog

Animation

Overview

Animation is one of the few industries that allows you to create what has never been seen before, limited only by your imagination.

Animation is also a profession where technical expertise and application are as important as raw talent, and SAE’s internationally accredited Animation courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this growing industry.

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Audio

Overview

SAE’s internationally accredited audio courses will turn you into an in-demand professional with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on training.

You’ll enjoy hands-on industry experiences with specialist lecturers and mentors who will train you in our world-class facilities with state-of-the-art equipment.

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Creative Industries

Overview

The creative industries encompass the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. SAE students will explore many facets of the industry including 3D modelling, animation concept development, audio recording, audio editing, poster design, web design, screenwriting, video editing, title sequences, game design, game concept development, music production, and business acumen.

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Creative Technologies

Overview

Stay at the forefront of the industry with SAE's Creative Technology courses. Adapting to and upskilling in technology will keep you changing as the world does.

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Design

Overview

Design is about rethinking the norm, creating elegance of form and beauty, and paying attention to people’s needs.

SAE students will design the interfaces between humans and technology, and the products, systems, services, and environments around us.

Whether your interest is in illustration and image making, layout design, experience design, or communication and marketing campaigns the career options are only limited by your imagination.

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Film

Overview

With SAE’s internationally accredited film courses, you can become part of the film industry’s next generation of creative professionals

Our expert lecturers teach both the traditional skills of filmmaking and put students at the forefront of the technologies shaping the future of the craft.

You’ll graduate with the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to launch your successful career in the world of motion pictures.

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Games

Overview

More than purely a source of entertainment, the Games industry today is thriving with a rapidly growing number of applications and uses.

Many organisations are recognising the importance of ‘gamifying’ online experiences for their customers to encourage behavioural change and so the opportunities for games graduates are ever-expanding.

SAE’s internationally accredited Games courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

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Music

Overview

SAE's Music courses bring together contemporary songwriting and music production to teach you the strategies, skills, and music production technology alongside recording techniques.

You'll learn all about the music industry whilst having practical, collaborative, industry-based training.

Music courses that will get your music career on track

THE SAE DIFFERENCE

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Collaborative project-based courses - with no exams
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Connected to industry to give you the best opportunities
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Our lecturers know it because they’ve done it
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State of the art facilities and software

See for yourself at SAE

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What graduates say about SAE

Isabella Piper

"SAE gave me the tools to understand how to create the sounds I wanted, but I also found that the environment and the energy of the rad people I met and made friends with made it fun and exciting." Current Job: Producer, Vocalist, Performer and DJ
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Isabelle Piperlsylsy

David Kucynski

"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." Current Job: Sound designer
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David-Kucynski

Charles Inopiquez

"Studying at SAE is probably the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve met so many talented people, and it’s awesome to share ideas and collaborate on projects with them." SAE student & signed music producer
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