New Zealand Diploma in Performing Arts
Whitireia Community Polytechnic Limited
Subject area
Performing Arts not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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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:
$32,000
Median earnings one year after study
$36,000
Median earnings two years after study
$43,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
52%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Rebecca L. Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Provided by:
Graduate Women North Shore Charitable Trust - RLL Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee
Value:
Non-resident tuition fees, registration fees, and room and board are covered by the scholarship.
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
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
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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