Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre)

The Acting training at Unitec is a learning opportunity that is unique in Aotearoa. We are proud of the multidisciplinary environment and range of performing and screen arts training options on our campus. This learning community provides many rich opportunities to work closely with students from other fields of study and to grow skills in a range of forms, media and environments.
We work in an environment that is framed in Mātauranga Maori and the values our Te Noho Kotahitanga partnership evoke. The whanaungatanga we embrace with other disciplines is woven throughout the school via shared noho marae and other whanau events. Maori performing arts training is integrated into our learning. Partnering with Māori practitioners (writers, directors, etc ) strengthens this foundation for staff and students in our mahi. We are very fortunate to have the beautiful Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae and Maia centre onsite at Unitec to provide us valued support in our practice.

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the
programme's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed
Early Release Exemption form), and meet the following requirements:
A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with 14
credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects, with a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken
from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework plus a minimum
of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications
Framework.
Or
At least 3 C passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations,
Or
Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above, where appropriate.
Or
Equivalent,

If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Mori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing)