BA - Drama in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The Bachelor of Arts program offers the flexibility to pursue your passions through diverse academic options tailored to various interests and professional aspirations. Your BA education equips you with adaptable knowledge and competencies to thrive in evolving job markets. Skills like effective communication and innovative problem-solving will broaden your career possibilities in our rapidly changing workforce. Enhance your professional toolkit by selecting from our specialized, theme-oriented elective modules. Opting for a double major provides concentrated expertise while strengthening your abilities. You'll have the opportunity to sample different disciplines before finalizing your two focus areas. Alternatively, pair your BA with another qualification through our combined degree options to explore interdisciplinary fields.

When specializing in Drama within your Bachelor of Arts, you'll merge theoretical drama studies with hands-on performance experience, both solo and collaborative. Introductory courses range from oratory skills and theatrical performance to practical workshops in Māori, Pacific, and contemporary dance traditions. Upper-level Drama studies culminate in public stage productions, offering exceptional acting practice and behind-the-scenes production insights. At postgraduate levels, you can specialize in performance, playwriting, or direction, or concentrate on dramatic history and critical theory.