Course catalogue / Te Kura Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa: New Zealand Drama School Incorporated
Private providerBachelor of Performing Arts - Acting
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- 3 years (Feb - Nov school year), 360 credits
- Indicative fees
- NZ$29,560/yr
- Location
- Wellington
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Applicants must complete an online application, attend an initial three-hour audition workshop (cost $45) held in Whangarei, Tauranga, Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch, then if successful attend Applicants Weekend in Wellington (in-person required for NZ/Australia residents). Offers made within 2 weeks of Applicants Weekend.
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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Te Kura Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa: New Zealand Drama School Incorporated before applying.