SAE was established in 1976 as the first audio engineering school. It has since grown to a network of over 45 schools around the world and has become the world’s largest audio, multimedia, film and animation college. SAE provides practical training courses, as well as academic degree programmes that can kickstart a career in the media industries.

What's on offer
Courses at SAE are taught 'hands on'. This means that the theory lectures are supported by individual and group practical time for each student, using equipment that is housed on site. Theoretical topics are dealt with in formal lectures given at prescribed times and student performance is gauged through a series of tests and final exams. Practicals are booked outside of, and in addition to, lecture times. Normally, students are required to complete a set of practical assignments before being able to sit the final practical exams. In the final assessment for most courses, theory and practical are given similar weightings.

Degree programmes at SAE are taught and administered by SAE and validated by Middlesex University. As such, they are jointly awarded by both institutions.