HOW TO APPLY
UK STUDENTS
UK applicants should apply online via UCAS.
Applications for 2025 entry can be submitted from 3 September 2024 and the deadline is 29 January 2025 at 18:00 (UK time).
You will need the following codes to apply:
- UCAS course code: W300
- UCAS institution number: L48
International Students
Applicants outside the UK can either apply via our online portal or via UCAS.
Applications open in early September and there is no deadline for applications. However, you should be aware that the majority of audition events take place in February and March and places begin to fill up after this time so applying by 29 January is advisable.
What happens after I have applied?
Step 1: Assessing your application and invitation to audition
We’ll review your application and if we think you are on course to meet our educational entry requirements, we'll invite you to audition. For applicants from the UK, in-person auditions will take place in Liverpool, and for overseas applicants in the USA (in February and March) and Norway (in March). Overseas applicants can also audition virtually.
Step 2: Auditions
The below guidelines describe our in-person events in Liverpool and our online audition process. If you are an overseas student, we will email you the relevant overseas audition guidelines. We also include below some information to help you prepare for the music theory test we ask you complete at our auditions.
BA (Hons) Music (All Pathways) audition guidelines for 2025 entry
BA (Hons) Music (All Pathways) Music theory factsheet for 2025 entry
Step 3: Communicating our decision
We aim to let you know a decision within ten working days 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).
When we audition you, we may consider you for other BA Music pathways and for our Foundation Certificate course, so it’s possible we might make you an offer for an alternative pathway or course to the one that you originally applied for.
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
How many courses can I apply to?
On your UCAS form, you can apply for up to five choices. Please select one pathway from the Music degree course to apply to and do not use an additional UCAS choice to apply to other pathways from the Music degree course.
You are welcome to apply for other programmes at LIPA as well such as the BA Sound Technology course but this will count as another of your five choices.
You cannot apply to the Foundation Certificate in Popular Music and Music Technology via UCAS, so you would need to apply to us directly for that course. It, therefore, would not be counted against your five UCAS choices.
How much does it cost to apply via UCAS?
The fee for applying through UCAS for 2025 entry is £28.50. This is a one-off application fee and applicants can add five choices to their application.
Do I have to pay an audition fee?
There is no audition fee for this course. Travel grants are available if you meet certain criteria.
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.
What is the course code to use on my UCAS application?
The code number for our Music (Popular, Contemporary and Commercial) degree pathway is W300. LIPA’s institution number is L48.