Foundation Acting (Musical Theatre)
Liverpool Institute for Performing ArtsCourse Overview
The CertHE Foundation Acting (Musical Theatre) at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is a undergraduate programme designed for 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 structure. Our course is aimed at people, who are passionate about a career in musical theatre but are not quite ready for a Conservatoire-level degree course. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in rigorous musical theatre training that will prepare you for auditions and degree-level training. Intensive, highly practical and industry focused, you develop your confidence and ability as an actor, combined with musical and dance skills. International tuition fees are £21,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC |
| UCAS Points | 15 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £12,000 | £18,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £28,000 |
UK subject average: £21,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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