Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance)

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 teaching pedagogies, you'll gain the knowledge, tools and abilities to pursue the range of opportunities available to you as a contemporary dance artist.

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).