Audio Engineering Diploma

• General Course Information
• Subject Overview

Also available at SAE in: Oxford - Liverpool - Glasgow

Audio Engineering Diploma - Overview

The Audio Engineering Diploma programme offers students the opportunity to study all aspects of audio engineering. It is designed to train future professionals for the audio and media industries. Practical classes and hands-on studio time are supported by theoretical classes, giving students thorough knowledge of a broad range of audio related issues. Successful completion of the diploma level gives graduates the possibility to continue their studies towards a Bachelor of Arts/Science (Honours) Audio Production Degree.

Course Details

Qualification

SAE Diploma (Equal to 180 University credit points)

Audio Engineering Diploma Entry Requirements

• Minimum age 17; and
• completion of a minimum of two grade C GCSEs (including Maths) or equivalent (contact SAE to check on International Equivalents to GCSEs); or
• mature age students over 21 years (please provide full CV) 
  • on receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the programme; and
• Proficiency in English Language (TOEFL)

Diploma Duration

12 months full time or 24 months part time (900 clock hours)

Intake dates

Fulltime: January, April, June, October; Part time: April, October

Equipment provided

Students receive an Apple Macbook with Apple Logic Express software. This is provided during the first weeks of the course and becomes the student's property to keep after the course has finished. The laptop and software are included in the course fees and are not optional.

Degree Pathway

After successful completion of the SAE Diploma programme students are able to continue their studies to the degree level. The degree is issued in partnership with Middlesex University and is a BA (Hons) Recording Arts degree.

Assessment method and award

Practical

• throughout the course, students submit a number of prescribed practical exercises; and
• students undertake a substantial recording project with musicians of their choice, within the guidelines set by the College; and
• a final practical "In-Studio" examination

Theoretical

• theoretical progress examinations are held at regular intervals over the duration of the programme; and
• the preparation and submission of a written diploma assignment on a subject of the student’s choice. (Subjects must be approved by the programme Co-ordinator); and
• a final written theory examination.

Award

• In order to qualify for the SAE Diploma, candidates need to reach an overall assessed mark of seventy five (75) percent (theory and practical).
• Graduates who have successfully completed the SAE diploma programme qualify for up to half credit points (180 credit points) towards the BA (Hons) Recording Arts degree programme.