The University of Otago is launching a new degree next year for multitalented performing arts students with career aspirations in music, theatre and dance.
The three-year Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) is a collaboration between the theatre, music and dance programmes and designed to give students the opportunity to study in the different performing arts as part of the same qualification.
Programme co-ordinator Dr Suzanne Little from theatre studies said the degree was being introduced in response to demand from students.
''We often see students who are extremely talented in at least two areas of music, theatre or dance.
''This degree enables them to study and train at university level in all these areas,'' she said.
Students would utilise performance areas in Allen Hall for theatre, Marama Hall for music performance, and dance studios on campus.
''We would love to see 15 or more students undertaking this degree next year, and we think it is going to be a very popular option for new students in the future,'' she said.
