Drama Studies degrees in North West England

The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

I have no bad things to say about university they have been amazing. I know that sounds unrealistic but honestly the university has been amazing to me from the kitchen staff the receptionists and the teachers also my peers. I am enjoying my time here. They are making my learning experience amazing. My lecturers have offered and are helping me achieve my academic goals. The library has a wide range of books and the staff are friendly and very welcoming if a book is not available they will find it for you. The university has given a drive I haven’t had in a long time that I can complete the degree to the best of my abilities and also continue to pursue my goals within my own life. I now feel inspired to pursue a career in teaching something I have never considered before I am loving my experience so far and would recommend anyone to give it a go

The best is the students and the amount of resources the university provides. On the other hand, I expected a bigger workload and more classes for the price that I am paying. Since this is my first time studying something in the creative industries, I am not sure how the studies should be like, but it feels like there should be more tests inbetween the assessments and academic pressure.

LIPA is a prestigious institution with a lovely feel in both the building and between students. The staff on the Applied Theatre and Community Drama course are excellent and mainly still practicing facilitators and directors in the field. So gaining their knowledge has been very useful to my practice. However, I have always felt a sense of frustration within the institution as lectures have professional experience but seem to lack teacher training. I never felt prepared for written work as criteria wasn’t broken down or explained. All staff on the course within my third year are part time which has been a challenge when trying to contact or ask for support. Unfortunately, Applied Theatre is no longer being taught at LIPA therefore, concerns me and my cohort have raised regarding the organisation and the teaching don’t seem to have been taken seriously. I believe that every course should have at least one full time member of staff. And I also think that the student voice at LIPA (who are mainly full time students) should not be solely responsible for student queries. More members of staff in this area should be present and around with office doors open and accessible to all.