About SAE Institute Byron Bay
Address and contact details
Campus location
Course information
Academic structure
Information for enrolling students
Fees schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
About SAE Institute Byron Bay
SAE Institute 
is the world’s largest digital media education provider with a network of over 50 campuses in 22 countries, offering a range of nationally recognised and Internationally accredited Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in Audio Engineering, Film Making and Multimedia. Graduates of the degree can further specialise by progressing to our International Graduate College (IGC) and undertaking honours, masters and PhD level studies.
The world headquarters of SAE is a $40 million university-style campus located just a few minutes walk from the CBD and main beaches of Byron Bay. There are 12 fully equipped, professional audio recording studios that house consoles such as the SSL XL-9000K, SSL 4000G, Digi Design Icon/Control 24/Pro Control, TL-Audio VTC and Mackie dXb. These are united with high-end packages such as Digi Design’s Pro Tools, Apple Logic Pro, Reason and Waves plug-ins for a powerful, practical learning experience. Employment options for graduates include: lead studio engineer, studio manager, live sound operator, post production engineer, record producer and more.
The film stream provides students with access to our commercial standard blue-screen studio, industry standard steadi-cam rig, high definition video cameras, editing equipment and compositing workstations. Used in-conjunction with the latest software packages such as Apple Final Cut Pro, Shake, DVD Studio Pro and Adobe’s Creative Suite, SAE film graduates are industry savvy gaining employment as: directors, assistant directors, camera operators, editors, art directors, postproduction engineers and a range of freelancing opportunities.
Our highly qualified, industry-experienced staff provide in-depth learning experiences and work one-on-one with students during individual studio time to help them develop their personal skill sets at their own pace.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
900
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Address and Contact details
SAE Byron Bay - International Headquarters
373-391 Ewingsdale Rd
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Phone: 02 6639 6000
local call in Australia: 1300 855 551
Fax: 02 6685 6133
Email: infobyron@sae.edu
Campus Location
SAE Byron Bay - International Headquarters
373-391 Ewingsdale Rd
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Only SAE Byron Bay is currently FEE-HELP approved.
SAE Investments (Aust) also has campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
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Course Information
Course Finder
Online Handbook
Information is available on the SAE Intranet to all SAE students at http://intranet/data/index.php?documentation
- On line Campus Map
- Student's Handbook
- Accommodation Handbook
- Assistance Manual (Student Support, Emergency / Medical and Student Activities)
- SAE Institute Holidays and Closures
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Academic Structure
Audio Engineering
Film Making
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Information for enrolling students
Open Days
Open Days and Study with SAE for a Day event dates are published on the homepage of www.saebyronbay.com or call (02) 6639 6000 for dates and times. Career information and personal tours are conducted daily – please call the number listed above to book a time that best suits you.
Tertiary Admission Application
From July 2007 Queensland Degree applications for SAE Byron Bay should be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Direct Applications
All other states should lodge SAE Byron Bay applications directly with SAE administration. All applications for Electronic Music Production should be lodged directly with SAE administration.
Important Enrolment Dates
Trimester Commencement Dates:
- 26 March 2007
- 16 July 2007
- 5 November 2007
- 10 March 2008
- 7 July 2008
- 3 November 2008
- 9 March 2009
- 6 July 2009
- 2 Novemeber 2009
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
SAE Institute does not require applicants to have a tertiary entrance score.
Certificate Qualifications:
General entry requires the applicant to be a minimum of 15 years old (grade 10) and can demonstrate that they have the ability and aptitude to complete the course.
Diploma Qualifications:
Completion of Australian grade 12 or its equivalent, articulation on completion of a relevant certificate level qualification, Mature Age (21 or over) or Special Entry for applicants who do not fit the previous criteria but can demonstrate that they have the ability and aptitude to succeed in the course.
Bachelor Degree Qualifications:
See the entry requirements for Diploma qualifications. Where the applicant holds the relevant SAE Diploma qualification they may receive up to 12 months credit on enrolment and commencement of the Bachelor Degree.
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships
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Quality Information
Annual Reports (containing audited financial statements)
Should you wish to obtain information about SAE Institute in Australia, its business and national accreditation information, please contact SAE Institute directly.
As SAE Investments (Aust) has only recently been approved as a higher education provider under HESA, audit arrangements are to be advised.
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