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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool, England

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

12-24 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

12-24 Students

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Theatre

Dance

Composition & music studies

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BA (Hons) Acting

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

12-24 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)

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Snapshot

Satisfaction

70%

2025, 5 courses, n=95

Continuation

95%

1 yr after entry

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

£22,750

overseas students · 2026-2027

Program info updated Oct 14, 10:23 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 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 Oct 14, 10:23 PM

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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Theatre

Dance

Composition & music studies

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Audition Requirements

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What's The Process

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