Drama and Theatre/Drama A-Level

Students who love acting/designing and theatre may well be drawn towards the Drama and Theatre A-Level

(or A-Level Drama with some examining Boards). 

There is a high practical element to this course and students can choose to perform for theatre or design for theatre. Through the study of theory and methodologies, students will learn how to analyse performances. Students will also deconstruct set texts for performance and interpret and explore practically a performance as well as having the opportunity to create original drama. Students choosing the Design route might specialise in lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing. 

Format

Independent reading; experiencing theatre as the audience and through acting/design/directing. 

Prerequisites

A good level of English is typically required.  

Key Skills Acquired

Creative thinking, teamwork, presentation skills, analysis, interpretative processes

Complimentary A-Levels

English Literature, English Language & Literature, Music, History, Classical Civilisation, Film Studies, Digital Media & Design, Art, Sociology, Psychology.

Typical Assessment

Written paper examination and performances.

Exam Boards

Drama & Theatre: OCR, Edexcel, Eduquas, WJEC.

Drama: AQA, Cambridge

Career Options

The highly transferable skills gained from studying Drama can prepare you for a whole range of careers. Within the acting sector careers can include: actor, director, stage manager, drama, therapist, television production. 

UK University Options include:

University of Exeter, University of Bristol, University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, Royal Holloway University of London, University of Leeds, University of York, University of Glasgow, Queen Mary University of London, University of East Anglia, University of Kent, University of Warwick, University of Lincoln, University of Sussex, Manchester Metropolitan University, De Montfort University, Goldsmiths University of London, University of Surrey, University of Chichester, University of Winchester, University of Essex, University of Salford, University of the Arts London, Bath Spa University, University of Reading, Edge Hill University, University of Plymouth, Liverpool Hope University, University of Huddersfield, University of South Wales