HOW TO APPLY
UK STUDENTS
UK applicants should apply online via UCAS.
Applications for 2026 entry can be submitted from 2 September 2025 and the deadline is 14 January 2026 at 18:00 (UK time).
You will need the following codes to apply:
- UCAS course code: W301
- 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 the deadline will be advertised on the website. 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 14 January is advisable.
We will add the link to our online portal in September 2025.
What happens after I have applied?
Details of our application process will follow later in the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The fee for applying through UCAS for 2026 entry is £28.95. This is a one-off application fee and applicants can add five choices to their application.
There is no audition fee for this course. Travel grants and audition fee waivers are available if you meet certain criteria.
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.
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.
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.
The code number for our Music (Songwriting and Production) degree pathway is W301. LIPA’s institution number is L48.