Overview

The Master of Creative Performance Practice (MCCP) programme from the TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School is designed for active professionals working within the performing arts throughout :

Aotearoa
Te Moana Nui a Kiwa

and the world, who wish to examine and strengthen their own creative practices through a critical lens.

The structure of the programme encourages students to apply advanced research, critical and cultural skills and knowledge to a creative project to advance their area of focus. Delivery will be dynamic and interactive, and achieved through a blend of online classes, wānanga, group and one-to-one tutorial support, direct mentoring/supervision from academic staff and industry professionals and research through creative practice. The design of this programme allows flexibility for individuals who are managing work/life commitments to not have to be in Wellington on-campus full time.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodologies for Creative Performance
Decolonizing Creative Contexts
Thesis: Creative Project
Production practices
Writing for performance
Arts Management
Multimedia performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Design Drama Management of Creative Industries View 23 other Masters in Design in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students will be admitted to this course of study via application and interview. All applicants will be considered by an approvals committee.

Applicants must meet the following conditions to be considered for entry:

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the creative or performing arts accompanied by relevant professional experience or postgraduate diploma.
A Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline with a minimum of three years’ applied work experience within a relevant field and can demonstrate the specific learning skills to succeed on the programme.
Applicants without a degree will be considered where appropriate, provided they have at least five years relevant experience in a professional context and can demonstrate the specific learning skills to succeed on the programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7409 NZD / year

≈ 7409 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2385 NZD / year

≈ 2385 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: MCPP801 $2,385, MCPP802 $2,385, MCPP901 $8,487
International: MCPP801 $7,409, MCPP802 $7,409, MCPP901 $29,637

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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