About Bachelor Of Applied Arts (performing Arts) in Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Become a seasoned performer and develop an extensive knowledge of dance genres and artistic endeavour in Māori, Samoa, Cook Island and New Zealand contemporary dance.
This programme is for returning students intending to complete the third year of the degree and is being replaced with the Bachelor of Creativity (Performing Arts) in 2018
Tour with our highly acclaimed dance programme, learn from experienced professionals and perform in New Zealand’s cultural capital.
Programme Outline
The Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) is a three year programme that provides a strong base in Māori, Samoa, Cook Islands and New Zealand contemporary dance performance. Students are encouraged to develop their own strengths in technique, performance and choreography.
Modules include:
- Samoa dance performance
- Māori dance performance
- Cook Island Dance Performance
- New Zealand Contemporary Dance Performance
- Creative Technique
- Professional Studies
- Creative Enterprise
- Contextual Studies
In the third year, students research and create a major body of work that is presented publicly. Performance and touring are significant parts of the Performing Arts programme. Students must successfully pass all modules to graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts). Students who pass two years of the degree may exit with a Diploma in Performing Arts.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE).
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS:Minimum IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT : 60 - 90
PTE: 40 - 65
Whitireia Community Polytechnic Highlights
| Location |
3 Wi Neera Dr, Elsdon, Porirua 5022, New Zealand , Wellington |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Type |
Public |
| Established |
1986 |
| No.of students |
6,194 |
Whitireia New Zealand Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 23160 |
| Science (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22950 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19950 |
| Information Technology (IT) (3 Courses) |
17 Week - 3 Year |
NZD 10625 - NZD 19250 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
18 Month - 2 Year |
NZD 18250 - NZD 21950 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
