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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

25-40 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

25-40 Students

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Dance

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BA (Hons) Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

25-40 Students

Program Recognition

Accredited by CDMT (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

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

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

70%

2025, 5 courses, n=95

Grad rate

95%

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International tuition

£22,750

overseas students

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Program info updated Sep 1, 3:34 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by CDMT (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

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

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by CDMT (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

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

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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UCAS School Website

Fee

UCAS Fee

£34.50

Deadline

UCAS DeadlineJan 13, 2027

Ba Hons Acting · lipa.ac.uk

Program AppApplication

Opens

Sep 1, 2026

Ba Hons Dance · lipa.ac.uk

Audition Requirements

Songs

Singing Solo

Choose one musical theatre song from LIPA's provided song list

UK audition uses LIPA's live accompanist/backing track; no sheet music required

International virtual audition uses the provided backing track

Dance

Dance Audition

Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Commercial, and Freestyle technique/combinations

Improvisational dance task; no prepared solo dance required for UK audition

International virtual audition includes set dance exercises/combinations and improvisation from provided materials

Additional Materials

Day-of Materials

Completed audition form and medical questionnaire

Full-length standing photo in ballet clothing attached to audition form

Lunch, water, snacks, and required dancewear/footwear

Ba Hons Dance · lipa.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

UCAS code: W500

Institution number: L48

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

Applications for 2027 entry can be submitted from 1 September 2026

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

Applicants outside the UK can apply via UCAS or the LIPA online portal

Eligibility

Fall enrollment only

Deferred entry not accepted except in exceptional circumstances

Non-UK applicants do not need to evidence English language at application, audition, or interview; accepted students must satisfy LIPA/UKVI before CAS

What's The Process

Audition 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)

No audition fee

Travel grants available for eligible UK applicants from underrepresented areas

Audition Expectations

Audition guidelines provided after application review

Separate guideline documents for UK and international candidates

Decision within three working weeks of audition

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

70%

2025, 5 courses, n=95

Grad rate

95%

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International tuition

£22,750

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

Accredited by CDMT (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

Founded by Sir Paul McCartney

Training

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 Sep 1, 3:34 PM