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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) – Performing and Screen

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

16 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Mt Albert Campus

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Summary

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in performing and screen arts, if you're not exactly sure what area to focus on, or if you're already in employment in this industry and want to improve your personal communication and professional presentation skills. While this programme is not equivalent to University Entrance, successful completion will allow you to progress to higher-level programmes.

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) – Performing and Screen, has electives in screen arts, acting, dance and technical productions. This programme will expose you to the basic principles of production, acting, dance, theatre technologies and design, moving image study, as well as collaborative project-based learning. Which will help build the foundation you need to progress to higher level study in programmes such as, PASA.

Entry criteria

Domestic students

To apply for this programme, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Academic requirements
  • General admission, special admission, or discretionary admission requirements
  • English language requirements
  • You will need to complete a pre-entry Skills Review session
Academic Requirements

To be eligible for the Performing and Screen Pathway, you must meet one of the following:

  • UE numeracy or equivalent
  • A minimum total of 40 NCEA Level 2 credits across four approved subjects, including:
  • 12 credits in English at Level 1 or higher; Or
  • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) or an equivalent international qualification (e.g., International Baccalaureate or Cambridge); Or
  • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (previously known as the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3)), or an equivalent qualification.
General Admission
  • You’ll be 16 years old or older when the programme starts.
  • If you’re under 16, you’ll need to complete an Early Release Exemption form. For more information on this process please see The Ministry of Education’s website here.
Special Admission
  • You’ll be 20 years old or older when the programme starts
  • Show evidence of your work, life, or study experience (e.g., a previous qualification or job history)
  • You will complete a pre-entry Skills review
Discretionary Admission
  • You’re under 20 and don’t meet the general admission requirements
  • Your level of preparedness for study at the required level will be reviewed and you will undertake a Skills Review.
English language requirements for international students

You must meet one of the following:

For more information download the programme regulations.

International Student

To apply for this programme, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Academic requirements
  • General admission, special admission, or discretionary admission requirements
  • English language requirements
  • You will need to complete a pre-entry Skills Review session
Academic Requirements

To be eligible for the Performing and Screen Pathway, you must meet one of the following:

  • UE numeracy or equivalent
  • A minimum total of 40 NCEA Level 2 credits across four approved subjects, including:
  • 12 credits in English at Level 1 or higher; Or
  • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) or an equivalent international qualification (e.g., International Baccalaureate or Cambridge); Or
  • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (previously known as the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3)), or an equivalent qualification.
General Admission
  • You’ll be 16 years old or older when the programme starts.
  • If you’re under 16, you’ll need to complete an Early Release Exemption form. For more information on this process please see The Ministry of Education’s website here.
Special Admission
  • You’ll be 20 years old or older when the programme starts
  • Show evidence of your work, life, or study experience (e.g., a previous qualification or job history)
  • You will complete a pre-entry Skills review
Discretionary Admission
  • You’re under 20 and don’t meet the general admission requirements
  • Your level of preparedness for study at the required level will be reviewed and you will undertake a Skills Review.
English language requirements for international students

You must meet one of the following:

  • IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5, with no band lower than 5.0 (must be from a single test, taken within the last two years)
  • [New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)](https://www.unitec.ac.nz/career-and-study-opt...

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