Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies PGDipDanceSt

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New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,842 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies PGDipDanceSt

About

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.

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Programme requirements

You must have completed a Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) or Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPerfArts) at the 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.

Further programme requirements

English language requirements

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.

Other pathways to study

If you have completed a bachelors degree from the , or an undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or similar institution), you may be considered based on your academic history and a CV covering your previous dance education and experience. We will assess your practice/employment to determine whether it is equivalent to the level of competence needed to attain an undergraduate degree in dance studies or performing arts. An interview may also be required, and we will confirm whether this is needed.
The University’s Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) degree is a suitable pathway into this programme. You may also be eligible to transfer credit towards your BDanceSt if you hold an undergraduate degree in a dance-related discipline. For more information, see External credit transfer.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

Postgraduate study boosts your potential to build a sustainable career in dance, academia and research, contributing to influential projects in dance and the wider arts community.

Jobs related to this programme

Academic
Arts administrator/manager
Community dance practitioner
Cultural adviser
Professional choreographer
Professional dancer
Professional studio dance teacher
Research assistant

Further study options

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Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.