NZ university majors related to this area
Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.
University of Otago
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Waikato
Massey University
Did you know?
One of the first actors in a play was a Greek in the 6th Century BC called Thespis of Icaria. From Thespis' name comes the word "thespian", meaning "actor".
Examples of career opportunities
Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).
- Actor (theatre, film, radio, television, advertising, etc)
- Model
- Comedian
- Producer
- Director
- Drama teacher
- Theatre studies teacher
- Academic
Income and employment prospects
Income
103% of national
median earnings
Employment
72%
|
Employed |
| 3%
|
Unemployed |
| 18%
|
Further study |
| 7%
|
Other or unknown |
Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.
