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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: W4F0

Foundation Acting (Stage & Screen)

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Liverpool, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The CertHE Foundation Acting (Stage & Screen) 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 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. 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

Acting Fundamentals and Character Development
Voice
Movement and Physical Theatre
Classical Text Analysis and Performance
Contemporary Monologue and Scene Work
Screen Acting and Digital Performance
Storytelling and Narrative Techniques
Professional Portfolio and Audition Preparation
Integrated Performance Project
UCAS Code:W4F0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points15

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,000

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£21,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£21,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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

100%Working
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
48%
Academic support
72%
Organisation and management
22%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
47%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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