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

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• At least 3 ‘C’ passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations; Or
• 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
  • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
  • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)
  • 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply (PDF, 731KB); your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

Non-academic requirements

• Complete a medical declaration form.
• Interviews, submissions, and/or auditions will be required – we’ll notify you of what is required.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 731 KB)

International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the country-specific admission requirement;

And meet English entry requirements;

​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 Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply (PDF, 731KB) ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

Non-academic requirements

• Complete a medical declaration form.
• Interviews, submissions, and/or auditions will be required – we’ll notify you of what is required.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 731 KB)