SAE Institute has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
From traditional websites to the latest apps, you'll learn the technologies and skills you need to succeed in this fast growing sector. Front-end interactive design to back-end skeleton and database structures, you'll learn the key aspects of web development and programming. At the same time, you will apply and develop your skills in HTML, CSS, javascript, PHP and User Experience (UX) through hands-on training in small classes. From these firm foundations, you will explore design principles and technical solutions to online and social media marketing challenges, covering search engine optimisation (SEO), web analytics and campaign management. You’ll also learn advanced topics such as Web Applications and an introduction of Mobile App development as well as developing software skills in complex graphic manipulation. Our project based ‘creative studio’ approach provides a practically focussed approach to your education, through the engagement with authentic assessment activities that reflect industry practises. Many students use their final Major Project as a springboard into industry, creating award-winning projects, establishing their own business or making connections with industry professionals that have led to employment.
Modules
Our fast-track degree means you can graduate and be earning and doing what you love in just two years. Year 1: Trimester 1 - Web Design Fundamentals, Web Development Basics. Trimester 2 - Front-End Fundamentals, Back-End Fundamentals. Trimester 3 - Creative Studio 1. Year 2: Trimester 4 - Creative Studio 2. Trimester 5 - Creative Studio 3. Trimester 6 - Major project.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Applicants must meet the general entry requirements outlined below. You will also need to provide evidence that you are proficient in the English language. More details can be found at http://www.sae.edu/gbr
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - A* - D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D* - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits M: 42 credits P: 3 credits
Scottish Higher - A - C
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Audition
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £11100 | Year 1 |
| England | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11100 | Year 1 |
| International | £15000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For the London, Leamington Spa and Liverpool campuses, fees are £11,100 per year for UK students and EU students.
For international students the fees are £15,000 per year.
For our Glasgow campus fees are £9,000 per year for UK students and EU students.
For international students the fees are £13,000 per year.
Provider information
SAE Institute
Georgia House
38 Pall Mall
Liverpool
L3 6AL