Overview

Within the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) program from the TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School, as an actor in training you will work across screen and live performance in class, studio and full productions.

You will work solo, in an ensemble and in collaboration with other training artists across other disciplines in the kura.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Toi Whakaari’s acting programme can be found in prominent positions throughout the entertainment industry in New Zealand and around the world. Today, our acting graduates can be found working as professional actors, producers, writers, teachers, directors, creative content producers and in many other roles across many different sectors. Gaining transferable skills is a key outcome of the actor training programme at Toi Whakaari. This focus pays huge dividends for our students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tūranga, the ﬁrst year, focusses on you. During the year you will build a strong set of foundation skills. You will work with leading professionals and teachers in concentrated blocks to develop your voice, body and imagination in both screen and live performance. In the second half of the year you will work on a classic text for theatrical performance and you will create your own solo piece which you will perform to live audiences.
Raranga, the second year,challenges you to weave your individual skills within the ensemble and take part in collaborative projects. You will also participate in masterclasses that will challenge you and extend your acting craft in exciting ways.
Waewae, the third year, is about growing your independence and connecting you to the industry. You will be part of Toi Film, a live performance production, industry workshops, audition workshops, and self-tape practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00

More details

School year:Feb - Nov

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Drama View 10 other Bachelors in Drama 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Entry into the course is by application and audition.
You'll need to submit the online application form and answer the Personal Statement questions below, you'll also need to send us some documents (see the application form for details). All applicants will attend an initial three-hour audition workshop led by Toi Whakaari acting tutors and graduates.
This is an active workshop where you will be on the floor working and learning.
There is a cost for the initial audition workshop ($45), if cost is an issue please contact us for options. Workshops normally take place in Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch. Audition workshops will be available to book after applications have opened.

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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 (Acting).

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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