Course overview
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.
SAE Audio graduates have been involved with many outstanding production companies, studios, live venues and radio broadcasters, including Forester Savile, Count Bounce, Michael Stavrou, Labsonics, Post Studio, Black Pearl Studios, Sing Studios, Woodstock Studios, Prince of Wales Hotel, Revolver, J-Air Community Radio Station and Soundcorp.
In the Associate Degree of Audio, you’ll apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios to amplify your talents on cutting-edge equipment like the Neve, or an SSL, or an Audient console. All the while you will gain proficiencies on software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, and Ableton Live.
In preparation for an industry that commands agility and adaptability, you’ll cut your creative teeth on projects in partnership with your course peers. By the end of your course, you could be collaborating with fellow students across all SAE disciplines.
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Practical experience
SAE offers hands on, practical and project based education – it’s what makes us unique. We recognised this back in 1976 and that’s why we pioneered our hands-on, industry focused, and personalised curriculum. You will truly sharpen your skills by doing, not watching. From day one, you’ll be in small classes, using the latest equipment. The more prac work the better – that’s our theory. Upon completion, you will have built a portfolio of work to share with potential employers or first clients.
Fees and charges
SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Studio engineer, music producer, game audio specialist, sound editor, staging crew, audio/visual technician, sound designer, live sound engineer/operator, radio broadcasting.
Majors
Areas of study
Audio for screen, audio technology, audio terminology, critical listening, digital audio workstations (DAW), emerging technology, immersive audio, interactive audio, live sound reinforcement and av systems, microphone theory, mixing techniques, music principles, project management, recording studio signal flow, signal processing, sound theory, techniques and practical application.
Entry requirements
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
- SydneyNSW