Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies
The University of Auckland

New Zealand

About this course

What will I learn?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies builds on undergraduate study and previous dance experience by delving deeper into dance practice and philosophy. You will gain practical, conceptual and theoretical skills in choreography, dance education, dance writing and community dance. The programme is delivered through taught courses that encourage you to discover your chosen fields of research. An introduction to postgraduate study in dance, helping you establish your research skills and professional portfolio.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,484.40 (27,92,511) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

City Campus

22 Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,484.40 (27,92,511) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2026

Venue

City Campus

22 Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You must have completed a Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) or Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPerfArts) at the University of Auckland within two years of starting the PGDipDanceSt.If your BDanceSt was completed more than two years prior to starting this honours programme, you must also submit a CV covering previous dance education, experience, and practice/employment.Alternatively, you must hold an undergraduate degree in dance studies or performing arts from a recognised university (or similar institution) and submit a CV covering your previous dance education, experience, and practice/employment.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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