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Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship
Liverpool Hope University · Postgraduate
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1 yearDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Contemporary Performance at Liverpool Hope University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA programme offers an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective in contemporary performance practice and research. The programme is unique, guiding students to conceive, devise and deliver their creative ideas through close engagement with cutting-edge theories and practice bringing together the arts with science and ritualistic practices. It will be of particular interest to practitioners, curators and researchers interested in performance in its widest cultural sense and its application to the various strands of contemporary cultural practices. International tuition fees are £16,500 per year, home/UK fees are £8,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Contemporary Performance Theory and Practice
Interdisciplinary Arts and Science Integration
Devising and Creating Original Performance
Performance in Cultural and Social Contexts
Research Methods for Performance Practitioners
Advanced Choreography and Movement Innovation
Critical Curation and Exhibition Practice
Professional Practice and Funding Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a related discipline, (eg: Drama, Performing Arts, Dance) awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. International Entry Requirements Possess a degree from an overseas institution that is judged by the Registrar or Nominee to be equivalent to a second class honours degree from a UK University. For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.0 overall with |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,500
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£16,500
Home Student Fee
£8,150
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool Hope University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £22,500 | £28,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Liverpool Hope University
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