Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or Virtual25-40 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
25-40 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION
•Accredited by CDMT (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)
•Founded by Sir Paul McCartney
TRAINING APPROACH
•Strong foundation in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial, and Tap
•Aerial dance training and specialist masterclasses throughout all three years
•Three large-scale public performances with professional choreographers and directors
•Mock auditions with dance companies and agents in final year
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Aishwarya Raut — member of Rambert dance company; credits include the film Rocketman and Brit Awards (2017)
•Zahra Jones — dance captain on Everybody's Talking About Jamie, West End (2014)
•Stevie Mahoney — Thriller Live; performed with Dua Lipa, Mabel, and Little Mix at BRIT Awards; Take That tour (2013)
•Fortune Jordan — danced with Rita Ora, Cher Lloyd, and Rick Astley; TV credits include Royal Variety Performance and Peaky Blinders (2015)
•Winner of the 2019 BBC Young Dancer Street Dance Final
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atUCAS
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
UCAS DeadlineJan 14, 2026
UCAS Fee
£28.95
One-off fee for up to 5 choices
Good to Know
UCAS DETAILS
•UCAS code: W500
•Institution number: L48
•UCAS fee: £28.95 (covers up to 5 choices)
DEADLINES
•UK deadline: 14 January 2026 at 18:00 (UK time)
•International deadline: 31 May 2026
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Deferred entry not accepted (exceptional circumstances considered)
•International students can apply via UCAS or LIPA online portal
What's The Process
TWO-STAGE PROCESS
•Stage 1: Submit UCAS application — LIPA reviews and invites qualifying candidates to audition
•Stage 2: Audition in Liverpool (UK applicants) or virtually (international applicants)
AUDITION
•Audition guidelines provided after application review
•Separate guideline documents for UK and international candidates
•Decision within three working weeks of audition
IMPORTANT
•No audition fee
•Travel grants available for eligible UK applicants from underrepresented areas
Program info updated 4h ago
ACCREDITATION
•Accredited by CDMT (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)
•Founded by Sir Paul McCartney
TRAINING APPROACH
•Strong foundation in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial, and Tap
•Aerial dance training and specialist masterclasses throughout all three years
•Three large-scale public performances with professional choreographers and directors
•Mock auditions with dance companies and agents in final year
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Aishwarya Raut — member of Rambert dance company; credits include the film Rocketman and Brit Awards (2017)
•Zahra Jones — dance captain on Everybody's Talking About Jamie, West End (2014)
•Stevie Mahoney — Thriller Live; performed with Dua Lipa, Mabel, and Little Mix at BRIT Awards; Take That tour (2013)
•Fortune Jordan — danced with Rita Ora, Cher Lloyd, and Rick Astley; TV credits include Royal Variety Performance and Peaky Blinders (2015)
•Winner of the 2019 BBC Young Dancer Street Dance Final
Updated 4h ago
Academic School InformationTEF Silver
70%
Satisfaction
95%
Grad Rate
£23,500
Earnings
5yr after
Home Tuition
£9,790
UK/EU students
International Tuition
£22,750
overseas students
