Bachelor of Film (Production)

SAE Institute offers film courses across multiple campuses in Australia, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, as well as online study options for domestic students.

SAE emphasises hands-on, project-based learning in state-of-the-art facilities, with small classes and one-on-one mentoring opportunities from industry expert lecturers. Students gain practical experience using professional equipment and are assessed through industry-based projects to build a portfolio for potential employers.

Yes, SAE includes professional work placement opportunities as part of its degree programs. Students undertake industry work placements requiring a minimum of 80 hours at one or more host organisations to put technical skills into practice and build their professional network.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible domestic students studying at SAE Institute. Domestic and international scholarships are also available — prospective students can find more information on the SAE scholarships pages.

Yes, international students can apply. They must be 18 years or older upon arrival in Australia, meet the academic entry requirements (equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate or VET Certificate IV or above), and satisfy English language requirements such as an Academic IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5. SAE also offers international study pathways via approved English partner programs.