This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our course trains you not only to be a technically strong, versatile dancer, but also a dance artist - a performer, who retains what’s unique to you. You work in a supportive community where your creativity is encouraged and developed. During your learning, the discipline and etiquette expected of a professional becomes second nature to you, making you work ready. LIPA is recognised by The Council for Dance, Drama & Musical Theatre as an accredited School. Number of places each year: 34
Modules
/ YEAR ONE: Dance Techniques 1 / Healthy Dancer 1 / Musical Theatre Skills 1 / Rehearsal and Performance Project / Professional Principles // YEAR TWO: Dance Techniques 2 / Performance Skills 2/ Musical Theatre Skills 2 / Public Performance Project / Professional Practice /// YEAR THREE: Dance Techniques 3 / Performance Company / The Professional Dancer
Assessment method
You’re continually observed in practical classes, with a final presentation of work at the end of each practical module. There is an element of written work in the form of essays, reports, evaluations and critical reflections. In the third year, you produce a research paper on an area of dance and performance which is of a particular interest to you. Practical/written work ratio 80% practical work / 20% written assignments
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W500
- Institution code:
- L48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Audition
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £21000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £21000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
LIPA will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. The tuition fee shown above for home students is for 2026 entry and is still subject to parliamentary procedure. In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are subject to the government fee cap, which the government has announced will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year and £10,050 for the 2027/28 academic year (subject to parliamentary approval). Maximum tuition fee levels for the 2028/29 academic year and beyond have not yet been set. Fees may change in line with inflation and/or any adjustments to the government fee cap. These changes may affect fee levels for continuing students for subsequent years of study. We will communicate fees to you as soon as we can in advance of the relevant academic year.
Provider information
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Mount Street
Liverpool
L1 9HF