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Whitireia Community Polytechnic

Bachelor Of Applied Arts (performing Arts) in Whitireia Community Polytechnic

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : February
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 23,578 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 660
  • PTE : 50


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

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
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 23,578

Total

$ 23,578