Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Mount Street
Liverpool
L1 9HF
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Foundation Acting (Stage & Screen)
CertHE · 1 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
Course summary
Our course is aimed at people, who are passionate about a career as an actor but are not quite ready for a Conservatoire-level degree course. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in rigorous actor training that will prepare you for auditions and accredited drama school degree-level training.
Intensive, highly practical and industry focused, the course enables you to develop your individuality and authenticity as an actor. It will equip you with essential storytelling and stylistic skills as you create a portfolio of contemporary, classical and digital material that is uniquely suited to you, helping you to stand out from the crowd. The course culminates in a performance project where you bring together all you have learnt.
Number of places available each year: 20
Modules
/ YEAR ONE:
The Actor's Foundation: Acting Fundamentals 1 /
The Actor's Foundation: Acting Fundamentals 2 /
The Actor's Foundation: Acting Fundamentals 3 /
Personal Practice
Assessment method
Your assessment predominantly takes place during your practical classes and rehearsals, performances and your reflective exercises. Coursework assignments are limited to written personal statements and applications.
Practical/written work ratio
80% practical work / 20% written course work
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
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W4F0
- Institution code:
- L48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation, 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- W4F0
- Institution code:
- L48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- 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
Access to HE Diploma
Complete and pass all course components
Scottish Higher - A - D
Points accepted form a range of Highers and Advanced Higher qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You also need 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths or Level 2 equivalents.
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Mature applicants (aged 21+): if you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Whole course |
| EU | £21000 | Whole course |
| England | £9790 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9790 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9790 | Whole course |
| International | £21000 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Whole course |
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. See our website for further information on fees and funding.
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