HOW TO APPLY
UK STUDENTS
UK applicants should apply to LIPA via our online portal by 29 January 2025. Although in previous years we have accepted later applications to this programme.
International Students
Applicants outside the UK should also apply to LIPA via our online portal. There is no deadline for applications but you should be aware that the majority of our audition events take place in February and March and places begin to fill up after this time.
What happens after I have applied?
Step 1: Assessing your application and invitation to audition
We’ll review your application and decide whether to invite you to an audition event. For this programme, we may offer you a place based on the LIPA application form and recording you have sent us, without asking to see you in person at an audition.
Step 2: Auditions
We will email you guidelines to help you prepare. If you are a UK student, our auditions will be in Liverpool. If you are an overseas student, our International team will advise you on how to audition.
Step 3: Communicating our decision
We aim to let you know a decision within three working weeks of your audition. Unfortunately, it can take longer than this sometimes, so please do not assume that you have been unsuccessful if you have not heard from us – it may be that we are still making decisions.
If you have any questions about the status of your application, you are welcome to contact our admissions team at admissions@lipa.ac.uk (for applicants within the UK) or international@lipa.ac.uk (for applicants outside the UK).
Our decision will be final. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to offer feedback if you are unsuccessful. In many cases, a lack of success is due to the level of competition for places, rather than a specific personal weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss the deadline for applying?
There is a high demand for places, so if you miss the deadline for your course, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@lipa.ac.uk. If you are an international student you are not bound by the UCAS deadline and we will be happy to consider your direct application after this date, please contact international@lipa.ac.uk for more information.
Can I defer entry?
We do not accept applications for deferred entry. However, there are exceptional circumstances when we will consider this, such as cases of compulsory military service for international students.
I have a learning difficulty or disability, will this affect my application?
We value diversity and will welcome your application. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment as part of the audition/interview process, please contact the Admissions Manager to discuss this. Email admissions@lipa.ac.uk or call +44 (0)151 330 3084.