I do not understand why LIPA doesn't ever come up on the list of best places to study Sound Engineering/Music Tech/Sound Tech. It is honestly the best place in the country (bar Tonnmeister in Surrey, though that is an entirely different thing: more science) to study it. At LIPA, certainly on the Sound Tech course, you get the impression that the lecturers really care about you as students. I have emailed most lecturers at ridiculous times of the day and night and I have always received replies, even at weekends/in the evenings. They frequently focus on how to get you into employment: it's definitely the most vocational sound tech style course. I looked everywhere to do a course like this, and LIPA's problem is that they trade on word of mouth. Something needs to be done to get more students to look here because it should be ranking as the best place to do this sort of course in the country. It is truly excellent. The teaching, the facilities and the subjects are all brilliant. Unfortunately it suffers from the reputation of other courses at the uni but don't read rankings about the music courses etc. Sound tech is a totally different thing. You want to feel part of a community of creatives, working with the best people in your field? Choose LIPA for Sound Tech. It is brilliant and you won't find this quality of teaching on this course anywhere else.

During COVID, it was tough. But I still got the best uni experience out of everyone I know. We were worked hard and lecturers worked to have facilities available to us as quickly as was feasible and legal. We were online for most of my second year for lectures, but were still able to access the studios and facilities and even have some seminars and workshops. They worked tirelessly to make it better for us. In normal circumstances, we get about 15 hours a week in terms of contact hours, but that reduces each year as you study more. However, you have access to lecturers whenever you need them. If you ask a lecturer for help, they will endeavour to help you.

Great city for students, much safer than I originally thought it was going to be. Loads of bars, pubs, clubs and music venues. Something for everyone. Easy to walk across, very small city centre but loads to do. You will not be disappointed!