BA Acting

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: General Studies
Course Score
C /58
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
69%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
40%
Meaningful Work
60%
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About The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is a performing arts higher education institution in Liverpool, founded by Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty and opened in 1996. It is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools.

The Education Guardian has previously ranked LIPA No. 1 in the UK for several of its degree courses, and it is regularly ranked as one of the top 10 specialist institutions.

In September 2003, LIPA launched LIPA 4–19, a part-time performing arts academy for 4-to-19-year-olds. LIPA started its own primary free school in 2014 and its own sixth form free college in 2016.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 90% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 90% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 62% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 95% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 75% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 85% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

North West
Est. Annual Total
£9,420
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£785
Rent£530
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.40

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