Overview

Within the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management) program from the TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School, we take up to 12 students a year, who acquire an array of practical, technical and managerial skills that lead to creative management and leadership roles in different arts environments.

Is an intensive, full-time, three-year degree course that covers the fundamentals of arts management, including stage and production management, marketing, fundraising and sponsorship, event management and technical skills, as well as financial and strategic planning.

Students hone their skills through productions and workshops and participate in industry networks and internships with seasoned professionals. Toi Whakaari ensures that graduates can build, collaborate, think critically and manage complex processes in order to be ready to enter the arts industry upon graduation.

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of the Toi Whakaari Arts Management programme you will have well-developed practical, administrative and managerial leadership skills. You will be flexible and your skills will be highly transferable. There are many careers that can come from gaining a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management).

The roles listed below are jobs where many of our graduates currently work in, with their skills being highly transferable.

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Producer
Stage Manager
Production Manager
Arts Administrator
Events Manager
Project Manager
Tour Manager
Theatre Technician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Year 1:‍

You will be trained in a range of technical skills ranging from lighting design to health and safety practices. You will also learn the fundamentals of arts administration.

Year 2:

Year 2 includes a variety of advanced studies in technical and management disciplines. You will also develop your own event within a mentored environment, culminating in a performance or production. Internships in the industry will give you the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals.

Year 3:

In Year 3 you have greater independence to develop your own projects. You will produce and promote film and theatre productions while being mentored by industry professionals. Industry internships will allow you to improve your skills and create contacts so you can, upon graduation, pursue a career in the arts industry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 47 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All student admissions to the course are by written application and interview Applications will be publicised nationally through targeted advertising, a prospectus, and the Toi Whakaari website.
Admission to the first year of the programme will be based on evaluation through interview by a selection panel. Applications are invited from candidates of all backgrounds, with or without prior experience in the performing arts.
Students must be at least 18 years of age prior to the first day of their first year of study.
Selection criteria:
- Candidates should exhibit
- a clear interest in a career path in the performing arts
- leadership potential
- good communication skills
- an ability to engage in a collaborative process
- motivation to learn
- a willingness to engage in a dialogue about performance practice

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26315 NZD / year

≈ 26315 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7608 NZD / year

≈ 7608 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Performing Arts (Management).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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