Sorena programme guide
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) is listed by Te Kura Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa: New Zealand Drama School Incorporated as a Bachelor at NZQF Level 7.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 3 years (360 credits).
Fees context
NZ$29,560
(per year)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published (2027 fee not yet released; 2026 rate is the latest published figure)
Entry requirements
Portfolio/audition and interview at Applicants' Weekend; small cohort of up to 22 students/year
To be confirmed. See the programme page: https://www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz/course/bachelor-of-performing-arts-acting
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
- next intake Feb 2027)
- None (2026 intake closed
- Applicants' Weekend 23-24 Oct 2026)
- February 2027 (applications currently open
Career context
The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.
What to check before applying
- Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
- Check the next available start date.
- Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
- Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.