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