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Bachelor of Audio

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Campuses
Belgrade
Fees
Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)

Complete your course faster by studying through 6 trimesters across 2 years.

Bachelor of Audio
Course Durations
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)

Complete your course faster by studying through 6 trimesters across 2 years.

Start Date(s)
Belgrade
  • May 2026

    September 2026

Bachelor of Audio
Start Dates
Belgrade
  • May 2026

    September 2026

Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Audio
Domestic Entry Requirements
Both domestic and international students must meet one of the following criteria:
Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (your Year 12 certificate) or equivalent; OR at least 21 years old and demonstrated experience.
English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, any CEFR certificate) showing B2 level competence.
Bachelor of Audio
International Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements
Both domestic and international students must meet one of the following criteria:
Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (your Year 12 certificate) or equivalent; OR at least 21 years old and demonstrated experience.
English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, any CEFR certificate) showing B2 level competence.

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Course Structure

The Bachelor of Audio is broken up into three distinct stages, each designed to develop different skills.
Stage 1: Foundations
Develop the essential technical audio skills and the knowledge required to collaborate with other creative media students and professionals.
The aims of this module are to introduce students to the concept of sound as a physical phenomenon and to enable them to predict its behaviour in different situations. Students will also be introduced to the fundamental concepts of audio production (recording and editing), signal routing, microphones and loudspeakers.
Module outcomes are achieved through a portfolio of artefacts, including macro and micro edits to a series of audio files, using basic audio editing tools with a DAW; and the setup and operation of a simple sound reinforcement system.
A typical topic list for this module includes the following:
Sound Theory and Psychoacoustics
Introduction to Digital Audio
Cabling and Connections
Basic Microphones and Loudspeakers
Live Sound Setups
Basic Audio Editing and Basic Digital Audio Workstation Operation
Soldering and Electronics Time Management
The aims of this module are to enable students to create computer-based music productions, through the introduction of the key tools and workflows used. Students will learn the concepts and application of synthesis, sampling, arrangement, effects processing and mixing.

In ‘Desktop Music Production,’ students will learn to design sounds with synthesis and sampling techniques within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). They will compile and arrange music production(s), taking into account a basic understanding of music theory and of intellectual property. They will also apply EQ and Dynamics processing to a creative production, work with effects in-the-box, apply DAW-based mixing techniques to their productions, and effectively present their work.
The aims of this module are to enable students to work in a studio-based recording environment. They will build the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to operate modern professional studio environments so they can arrange and engineer recording sessions.

Recording Techniques introduces students to a studio-based recording environment. They will build the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to operate modern professional studio environments and demonstrate this through arranging and engineering recording sessions.

A typical topic list for this module includes the following:
Applied Microphones and Stereo Microphone Techniques
Console Layouts
Control Room / Live Room Layouts
Recording and Mixing Signal Flow for Small Studios
DAW Recording Workflow for Small Studios
Basic Studio Acoustics o Instrumental Recording Techniques
Location Recording
Studio Etiquette
Integration of Hardware Effects
Basic Project Management
The aims of this module are to enable students to focus on production workflows and techniques that are common across various audio fields, such as music and multimedia. Students will be introduced to the music and multimedia industries and explore the roles within them.

The ‘Audio Production Industries’ module focuses on production workflows and techniques that are common across various audio fields, such as music and multimedia. Students will be introduced to the music and multimedia industries and explore the roles within them. Students will enhance their skill set in audio editing by investigating sound restoration, pitch & time correction and multitrack drum editing. They will also look at mixing techniques for both multimedia and music applications, within a studio environment. Finally, they will research and write about a relevant area of the audio industries.

A typical topic list for this module includes the following:
Introduction to the music industry, production and roles
Introduction to multimedia industries and the role of sound
Production planning o Listening analysis (songs / film soundtracks)
Advanced editing (sound restoration / drum editing / pitch and timing correction)
Media formats (sound formats / synchronisation / frame rates / design)
Studio mixing techniques
Research
Academic writing
Stage 2: Advanced: Refine & Expand
Broaden your scope to work on complex multidisciplinary projects in accordance with industry-standard practices.
The aims of this module are to enable students to utilise complex and industry-relevant workflows for producing media projects in a simulated workplace setting. They will explore best-practice project planning, production techniques and project execution methods as they complete studio work. Throughout this module students will be encouraged to engage in self-reflective processes to improve their creative and collaborative work practices and to build the core skills necessary for a successful career in the creative industries. With the guidance of studio facilitators, students will complete set project briefs designed to build on the foundation skills acquired in Level 4 and to further enhance their competencies within their discipline area.
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in creative media business practices. They will begin to build expertise in the tools needed to work effectively on creative business projects, to undertake marketing roles within the sector and to apply an entrepreneurial mindset. The module will introduce key differences between production strategies for the arts or sciences, preparing students to develop their own specialization at Level 6. With an understanding of the interdependency between members of a creative project team, students will contribute their specialised knowledge in an assigned role to collaborate on a project with their peers. An essential aspect of Creative Studio 2 is the teamwork required to assign tasks based on the strengths of individual team members, to plan and manage the project from a business perspective, and to work collaboratively to complete the project on time and to specification.
The aims of this module are to enable students to identify an area of professional interest and undertake research to develop a deep and sound knowledge in that area. This research will inform their final Major Project and their stated professional development goals. The module will also establish key differences between methodologies in the arts and sciences, to enable students to consciously position their work within either the arts of sciences.
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop their professional practice through the planning and development of an independent activity, which may have a practical or theoretical focus, and may be individual or collaborative. Students will develop a stronger awareness of their professional interests through focus on an area of specialization

Module outcomes are achieved through the development of a learning contract, the production of an advanced, specialized project, and a presentation and reflection on the work undertaken. Students may undertake industry-based ‘live projects’ as a part of their learning, and should seek advice from the module leader.

A typical list of topics for the module will include:
Project planning and management
Resource allocation
Self-assessment and reflection
Workplace engagement and integration
Communication and networking
Time management
Reporting and presentation
Communication and networking
Stage 3: Showcase
Execute a project of your own design which is of a high quality and externally published, with the knowledge to commercialise if you choose. You'll also apply your skills through industry work placement.
The aims of this module are to enable students pursuing the Audio Production award to demonstrate their skills in a large scale, advanced level project. There are two options for the Major Project: a practice-based project (realisation of a creative art project- BA), or a research-based project (BSc). The module will lead to the final award of a Bachelor of Arts.

UCAS Course Codes
BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production AUD (6 TRIMESTERS)

Why SAE?

 

Thanks to the fact that our program has three semesters per year, instead of the usual two in Serbia, SAE students are able to complete a three-year, 180-ECTS bachelor’s program in only two years. The entire course is delivered in English, and the final diploma is awarded by our partner university from the United Kingdom (University of Hertfordshire). An SAE Institute diploma is highly respected in the audio industry.

Every student receives ample studio time for independent work, as well as one-on-one mentoring throughout all modules, not only during the final project. In addition, there is always a studio supervisor on duty who can help you solve any problem. This is the only way to become a professional audio producer in just two years.

SAE students begin earning money even during their studies, and after graduation they work all over the world: in studios in London (De Lane Lea), cultural centers (Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem, Kuwait), concert halls (USA, Germany), Dubai, and various festivals. Many of them run their own production studios locally (such as CUNAMI Studio).

Hands-On Experience SAE students work in modern analog, digital, and SSL studios. They also have constant access to iMac computers for individual projects. Thanks to partnerships with equipment suppliers, SAE students frequently have the chance to work with gear used in LIVE SOUND production—the same equipment seen today at the most prestigious global events.
Partnership with the strongest names in the audio industry Our partnerships with nearly all major production companies in the country, along with numerous global connections through the SAE network, are our greatest advantage. There is no good education if it cannot be applied in practice. Our students get equipment and software at the best prices, complete internships in top companies, and have the opportunity to learn from leading professionals through guest lectures and hands-on industry experience. De Lane Lea Studio, Sky Music, Studio Berar, AVL, Production Pool, Svetlost Teatar, Player, Dom Omladine, Kombank Hall, Belgrade Arena, Mitros Music, and many others.
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With us, to your future job Our lecturers and student coordinator connect and recommend SAE graduates to leading companies in Serbia and around the world, while also helping them prepare for job interviews, create their portfolios, and build their CVs. Our graduates, as well as our lecturers, are successful professionals across the globe, proven by numerous Grammy Awards and Oscar nominations.
SAE students worldwide are well connected Our institutes maintain strong global links, giving our students the opportunity to establish direct contact with production companies around the world.
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Visit to the De Lane Lea Studio in London Every year, we organize a visit to the De Lane Lea Studio in London, where students go through the complete sound-processing workflow for major Hollywood films with their experts, tour every studio in the production pipeline, and get introduced to the Dolby Atmos system.
A program tailored to industry needs Our study program is designed according to the needs of the industry, ensuring that students are fully prepared for what the market demands after completing their two-year studies. They can easily begin earning independently or secure employment at production companies around the world. It doesn’t take them long to adapt, as they become well-acquainted with real-world workflows already during their studies.

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