Music & Dance courses

Unitec Institute of Technology

Bachelor Of Performing And Screen Arts (contemporary Dance) in Unitec Institute of Technology

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : February - July
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 24,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 60
  • PTE : 50


About Bachelor Of Performing And Screen Arts (contemporary Dance) in Unitec Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The Contemporary Dance major is the most established, full-time contemporary dance programme in New Zealand, and continues to develop a community of dance artists who contribute innovative choreography and performance excellence to the industry. Unitec's dance graduates are seen in all major productions throughout New Zealand.

With a comprehensive programme covering technique, choreography, dance studies and digital dance, you'll gain the knowledge, tools and abilities to pursue the range of opportunities available to you as a contemporary dance artist.

Highlights

  • A rewarding and challenging experience that introduces you to an exciting and varied professional career in dance. Whether you create your own live work or dance on stage or screen, you'll be joining an artistic community that includes many of our graduates.
  • A focus on live performance, including opportunities to both dance and choreograph. Daily studio practice under the guidance of experienced national and international industry practitioners.
  • A close relationship with the dance industry and community.
  • A chance to collaborate with other performing arts students; you'll share classes with actors, directors, writers, production design management and film and television students.

Career Options

  • Professional dancer
  • Choreographer
  • Dance and performance artist
  • Dance teacher
  • Performing arts manager
  • Arts administrator

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS      :        An overall IELTS band score (Academic Format) of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. 
  • TOEFL    :        overall TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 60 (writing 18)
  • PTE         :        (Academic) with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42

Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) 3 year NZD 22056
Engineering (4 Courses) 2 Year - 3 Year NZD 22489 - NZD 22714
Science (2 Courses) 2 Year - 3 Year NZD 21200 - NZD 23150
Arts (1 Courses) 3 year NZD 22056
Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) 1 Year - 3 Year NZD 20145 - NZD 23150
Banking & Finance (1 Courses) 12 month NZD 19992
Management (3 Courses) 2 year NZD 22277 - NZD 23150

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

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand NZD 1250 Per Month
Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
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Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand One to Three Years Depending on the Region.
Cost of Student Visa in New Zealand NZD 295
Student Visa in New Zealand If a student wants to study full time in New Zealand for more than three months, and is willing to pay the full cost of the course, Fee-Paying Student Visa is for him/her.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 24,000

Total

$ 24,000