LIPA was the brainchild of Sir Paul McCartney, who wanted to save the site of his former school, and Mark Featherstone-Witty, who wanted to provide training for people intent on entering showbusiness. Together, they poured seven years and £20m into the institute, which opened in 1996. It currently offers nine undergraduate degrees in the performing arts and its curriculum is designed to give graduates a sense of the business side of the industry as much as the creative aspects.

Fees

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Bursaries

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Accommodation

The institute doesn't have any of its own accommodation, but has partnerships with local providers, which means first years can usually have a choice of halls-style accommodation. Prices range from £50 to £100 a week.

Facilities

The grand grade II listed building houses world-class facilities, including two performance spaces. There are recording studios and music practice rooms, dance studios and classrooms.

Transport

Liverpool is a transport hub with good access to road, rail and air links.

Contact
Tel: 0151 330 3000
Web: www.lipa.ac.uk
Email: admissions@lipa.ac.uk
Accommodation: 0151 330 3084