Develop your creativity and gain confidence working in high-quality recording and post-production suites with SAE’s Audio Production degree. Get to grips with the latest music production software, including Pro Tools, Ableton and FMOD, and use your newfound knowledge across the creative worlds of music, film, TV, games and more.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR Audio Production DEGREE
If you’re ready to launch your career as an audio production professional, SAE’s BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production degree is the perfect way to make it happen. This music production degree will see you gain theoretical knowledge and essential technical audio skills so you can work confidently in your chosen area of the audio industry – whether that’s in live sound/music, film, animation, games, immersive audio and programming, or audio drama.
Available in a 2-year accelerated format across all SAE campuses or the more traditional 3-year set-up, you can choose the study calendar that suits your lifestyle.
Learning in SAE’s state-of-the-art recording studio environments, you’ll become comfortable at using both small and large format consoles, as well as industry software and hardware from brands including Audient, SSL and Neve. You’ll also explore desktop music production, learning to produce ‘in the box’ using a variety of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro. As you develop your professional practice, you’ll follow creative audio production workflows through from start to finish – from pre-production and recording to mixing, mastering and distribution.
What you'll learn
Throughout your Audio Production degree you will:
Master your craft on small and large format consoles in industry-relevant studio environments.
Confidently operate industry-standard hardware and software, including Neve, SSL, Audient, Pro Tools and Logic Pro.
Combine hands-on immersive training with academic learning for holistic education from day one.
Explore and record your favourite music genres.
Gain entrepreneurial and music business skills to take into your audio production career.
Collaborate creatively with SAE students from other courses, such as designers, game developers, filmmakers and animators.
Develop a significant portfolio of work to present to industry.
Build an impressive network of connections across the wider creative industries.
Graduate career-ready with practical employment skills gained through strong industry links.
Career Outcomes
What Jobs will this course lead to?
Studio Engineer
Music Producer
Game Audio Specialist
Sound Editor
Staging Crew
Audio/Visual technician
Sound Designer
Live Sound Engineer/Operator
Radio Broadcaster/Podcaster
Foley Artist
September 2026
SAE London
SAE House,
297 Kingsland Road,
Hackney,
E8 4DD, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom
September 2026
SAE Liverpool
Georgia House,
38 Pall Mall,
Liverpool,
L3 6AL, NORTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom
Degree entry
Offers will be made to applicants who are expected to meet, or exceed the entry requirements below, in addition to supplying a personal statement:
72 UCAS points
GCSE level A* - C in English 9 - 4 (or equivalent). For students studying in Scotland this is equivalent to National 5, C grade
Personal statement
Non-standard entry routes
SAE Institute will accept non-standard entry applications, which do not meet the 72 UCAS points or equivalent, and/or maths/English at level 2 or equivalent as required:
Portfolio of related work - This could include recordings, films, sketch books, a blog or any suitable medium that gives you the best opportunity to show us your creative potential.
Successful pass mark achieved via the SAE UK Maths test
Academic Essay
Students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English, equivalent to UK GCSE (Level 2) grade 4 (c) or above.
Equivalent qualifications can be accepted, where these qualifications have been verified by ENIC and are adopted widely within the UK Higher Education sector, including:
IELTS (UKVI or Academic) (minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0)
TOEFL (IBT or IBT Home Edition online) 72 overall with the following component scores: Listening – 17 Writing – 17 Speaking – 20 Reading – 18
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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