SAE COVID-19 FAQs

Yes. SAE UK is actively recruiting for September 2022 and beyond. Degree and diploma programmes will be available for September enrolment subject to the level of demand at our campuses in London, Liverpool and Glasgow.

Yes, with a mixture of online enrolment sessions and on-campus events. Students are able to access facilities and equipment if they are tested before visiting campus and follow our COVID-SAFE protocol while on site.

SAE has a blended approach to learning. This means student learning will take place both on campus and online; both in scheduled sessions with lecturers, and with work for you to complete in your own time. We believe that a blended approach is the right approach to learning:

• Practical classes and tutorials will be held on campus to ensure hands-on access to equipment
• Online materials are available to help you learn at your own pace
• Some larger lectures may be delivered online
• You will have contact time with expert lecturers in small groups to apply your learning

A blended learning approach also gives you as much access to our amazing facilities and equipment as possible, while also maintaining a safe approach as restrictions around COVID-19 ease. Once you have been cleared to use studio equipment independently, you can book studio time and use the facilities such as PC/Mac Labs in and around timetabled lessons.

Yes. In person campus tours can be booked at a time to suit you at https://www.sae.edu/gbr/book-tour Virtual tours can be arranged if preferred.

SAE UK has rigorous COVID-SAFE plans in place at each campus and has responded promptly to changes in local guidance. Students are kept up to date with any changes in our approach via regular email communication and are encouraged to discuss any concerns or personal circumstances with our dedicated Student Experience team.

Our campuses can be busy places, so you may want to wear a face covering while you’re here, for times when social distancing isn’t possible. There are disposable face masks and gloves freely available on campus. Face coverings are compulsory in enclosed studio areas and these are supplied.

In line with Government guidance, all students and staff are encouraged to take twice weekly lateral flow tests and are asked to provide evidence of a negative test result when attending campus.

SAE UK is actively recruiting for all 2022/23 intakes, so despite the ongoing situation with COVID-19, you should still apply to kickstart your creative future with SAE!

We understand for many that exams have been affected in 2021 and you may be concerned about how this could impact your place on a higher education programme at SAE. Please don’t worry – we are making every effort to ensure you are not negatively impacted and we will be using maximum flexibility.

Student Finance is accepting applications in the normal way, but the sooner you can get your finance sorted the better. Apply online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance

SAE UK is making every reasonable effort to ensure there will be as little disruption as possible to the studies students joining in 2021, and we commit to keeping you informed via email if there are any material changes to the offer.