Welcome to the Performing Arts Studies Programme
Kia ora, haere mai.
Welcome to Performing Arts Studies at Otago.
Otago's Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts Studies is unique in New Zealand. This special collaboration between the university's programmes in Theatre, Music, Dance, Maori Studies and Design Studies gives students a rare opportunity to study a variety of art forms.
Drawing on a range of methods, approaches and media, Performing Arts Studies at Otago offers students an engaging, challenging combination of practical skills and academic training, preparing them for a multitude of careers both within and beyond the performing arts and creative industries.
We have access to a fully equipped theatre (Allen Hall) and to Music and Dance studios. This means students are given the opportunity to take part and perform in our regular Dance, Music and Lunchtime Theatre programmes.