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BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Technologies

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts · Liverpool, United Kingdom · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years full-time

Tuition / year

£20,850 (≈ ₹25.4 lakh)

Intakes

September

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Course overview

BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Technologies is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in Liverpool, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years full-time, with intakes in September.

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityLiverpool Institute for Performing Arts (Public)
LocationLiverpool, United Kingdom
CourseBA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Technologies
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration3 years full-time
Tuition per year£20,850 (≈ ₹25.4 lakh)
IntakesSeptember
English requirementIELTS 5.5 in each component

Interested in BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Technologies?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.

Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is £20,850 a year, about ₹25.4 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly £62,550 (≈ ₹76.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Halls, non en-suite roomFrom this price, 2026 entry£107per week≈ ₹13,054
Halls, en-suite roomStarting prices at listed providers, 2026 entry£127–165per week≈ ₹15,494 – ₹20,130
Studio apartmentStarting prices at listed providers, 2026 entry£169–221per week≈ ₹20,618 – ₹26,962
House share or private flat roomTypical range£90–150per week≈ ₹10,980 – ₹18,300

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Career outcomes

Graduate employment

90%

In work or further study 15 months after the course

Highly skilled jobs

75%

In highly skilled work 15 months after the course

Average (median) salary

£23,000

≈ ₹28.1 lakh a year

Typical range £17,000–27,000

Job roles

  • Film director
  • Film/video editor
  • Television/film/video producer
  • Animator
  • Location manager
  • VFX artist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • Disney
  • Netflix
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • BBC
  • Sony
  • Wētā FX
  • Wētā Workshop
  • DNEG
  • Endemol Shine Group
  • ProSiebenSat.1

Eligibility

General entry requirements at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • International applicants need qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. The UK requirement for most degrees is 96 UCAS tariff points plus five GCSEs at grade 4/C including English and Maths, or equivalents. For Indian Class 12 equivalence, email international@lipa.ac.uk.
  • You are assessed on your application and at an interview or audition stage. Music courses also test theory knowledge at audition.
  • The international application deadline for 2027 entry is 31 May 2027. Applicants aged 21+ without the usual qualifications may be considered on relevant work experience.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS 5.5 in each component.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
Degree and CertHE coursesIELTS 5.5 in each of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, or an equivalent test
MA coursesIELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent test
When to show itEnglish need not be evidenced at application, audition or interview; applicants who accept a place sit a UKVI-approved SELT

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

Intakes

This course starts in: September.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UK

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

Documents you'll need

  • Passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's transcripts for an MA)
  • English test results (a UKVI SELT if you accept a place)
  • Material asked for at audition or interview

About Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is a specialist performing arts school in central Liverpool. It took its first students in 1996 in the former Liverpool Institute for Boys building, after plans drawn up by Mark Featherstone-Witty and Paul McCartney. It teaches about 1,000 students on foundation, BA (Hons) and MA courses in acting, dance, music, sound technology, filmmaking, theatre design and production, and arts management.

A quarter of LIPA's students are international, and India is one of the countries it lists as a common source of applicants. Courses are small, with 20 to 36 places a year on many degrees, and applicants are assessed through the application and an interview or audition stage.

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FAQs

What is the fee for BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Technologies at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?

The tuition for international students is £20,850 a year (about ₹25.4 lakh). Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Technologies?

The course takes 3 years full-time.

What English score do I need?

IELTS 5.5 in each component. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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