New Zealand Diploma in Performing Arts
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Subject area
Performing Arts not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
None.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is for individuals who wish to develop their career as a professional performer in the Performing Arts industry in a non-traditional performing arts discipline such as Pasifika, Musical Theatre, Circus Arts or other non-defined and emerging arts. This qualification is not intended for individuals wishing to focus on Dance, Drama or Music.
It provides the performing arts industry with individuals who have advanced technical proficiency and artistry to perform as a professional performer in their chosen discipline.
Graduates can contribute to the cultural, social and economic life of Aotearoa New Zealand.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Performing Arts at this level can earn:
$23,000
Median earnings one year after study
$28,000
Median earnings two years after study
$33,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
43%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Maori Education Trust: Frances Irwin Hunt Art Scholarships
Provided by:
Maori Education Trust - Manager
Website:
https://maorieducation.org.nz/
Value:
$3,500
Rural Women New Zealand Education Fund
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
Up to $500.00
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 237 3100
Fax: (04) 237 3101
Email: info@whitireia.ac.nz
Web: http://www.whitireia.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.