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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool, England

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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12-24 Students

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BA (Hons) Acting

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BA (Hons) Acting

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BA (Hons) Acting

Musical Theatre

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BA (Hons) Acting

Contemporary Performance

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BA (Hons) Acting

Screen & Digital

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BA (Hons) Acting

Musicianship

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BA (Hons) Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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BA (Hons) Music

Songwriting & Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA (Hons) Music

Songwriting & Production

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BA (Hons) Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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BA (Hons) Management

Theatre and Screen

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA (Hons) Management

Live Events

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BA (Hons) Management

Music Industry Management

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BA (Hons) Theatre & Performance Design

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BA (Hons) Theatre & Production Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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25-40 Students

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the Federation of Drama Schools and CDMT

•Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

•80% practical work / 20% portfolio assessment

•Versatile training across theatre, film, TV, radio, and digital media

•Final-year festival of new work created and performed by students

Professional Development

•North West and London showcases in front of invited agents and casting directors

•Alumni credits include Line of Duty (BBC), Cold Feet (ITV), Tin Star (Sky Atlantic), and Four Lives (BBC)

•Two LIPA graduates received Tony Award nominations (2025)

School Info

Snapshot

70%

Satisfaction

2025, 5 courses, n=95

95%

Grad Rate

£24k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£22,750

overseas students

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Program info updated Jun 23, 9:00 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the Federation of Drama Schools and CDMT

•Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

•80% practical work / 20% portfolio assessment

•Versatile training across theatre, film, TV, radio, and digital media

•Final-year festival of new work created and performed by students

Professional Development

•North West and London showcases in front of invited agents and casting directors

•Alumni credits include Line of Duty (BBC), Cold Feet (ITV), Tin Star (Sky Atlantic), and Four Lives (BBC)

•Two LIPA graduates received Tony Award nominations (2025)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the Federation of Drama Schools and CDMT

•Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

•80% practical work / 20% portfolio assessment

•Versatile training across theatre, film, TV, radio, and digital media

•Final-year festival of new work created and performed by students

Professional Development

•North West and London showcases in front of invited agents and casting directors

•Alumni credits include Line of Duty (BBC), Cold Feet (ITV), Tin Star (Sky Atlantic), and Four Lives (BBC)

•Two LIPA graduates received Tony Award nominations (2025)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Fee

UCAS Fee

£28.95

Deadline

UCAS DeadlineJan 13, 2027

Prescreen Requirements

Monologues

Stage One Self-Tape

•Contemporary speech from a play written after 2000, no longer than 2 minutes

•Verse speech, no longer than 2 minutes

•Verse may include Shakespeare, contemporary verse, spoken word, classical/performance poetry, or song lyrics

Additional Materials

Identifier

•State your name, preferred LIPA course, and titles of the three pieces

Performance Piece

•One performance piece of choice, no longer than 2 minutes

•May show singing, movement, physical theatre, musical instrument skills, self-created work, or filmmaking/screen skills

Submission Form

•Combine identifier and three pieces into one video file

•Upload to YouTube/Vimeo as an unlisted link and keep viewable until 31 August 2026

•Upload completed submission form to LIPA applicant portal within 10 working days of invitation

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Callback Requirements

Monologues

Recall Speeches

•Be ready to perform the contemporary and verse speeches submitted for Stage One

•Panel may work with one, two, or all submitted speeches

•UK in-person recall includes a speeches workshop and may include redirection

Additional Materials

Recall Day

•Wear comfortable clothing for warm-up/workshop

•Bring a packed lunch for in-person recall

•Short informal interview/conversation with the panel may be included

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•UCAS code: W410

•Institution number: L48

•UCAS fee: £34.50 (covers up to 5 choices)

•Applications for 2027 entry open in early September 2026

•UK deadline: 13 January 2027 at 18:00 (UK time)

•International deadline: 31 May 2027

Eligibility

•Fall enrollment only

•Deferred entry not accepted (exceptional circumstances considered)

•International students can apply via UCAS or LIPA online portal

•International applicants do not need to evidence English language at application, audition, or interview; accepted students must satisfy LIPA/UKVI English requirements before CAS.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Stage 1: Submit UCAS application

•Stage 2: Invited candidates submit a self-tape — guidelines provided after application review

•Stage 3: Strongest candidates invited to recall audition

•UK applicants: In-person in Liverpool

•International: Virtual auditions available, or in-person in Hong Kong (March), Norway (March), USA (January–February)

•Decision within 10 working days of audition

•No audition fee

•Travel grants available for eligible UK applicants

•Candidates may also be considered for Contemporary Performance, Screen & Digital, or Foundation Acting

School Info

Snapshot

70%

Satisfaction

2025, 5 courses, n=95

95%

Grad Rate

£24k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£22,750

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the Federation of Drama Schools and CDMT

•Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

•80% practical work / 20% portfolio assessment

•Versatile training across theatre, film, TV, radio, and digital media

•Final-year festival of new work created and performed by students

Professional Development

•North West and London showcases in front of invited agents and casting directors

•Alumni credits include Line of Duty (BBC), Cold Feet (ITV), Tin Star (Sky Atlantic), and Four Lives (BBC)

•Two LIPA graduates received Tony Award nominations (2025)

Updated Jun 23, 9:00 PM

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