Drama and Theatre AQA A Level

Applications Open: 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: 23rd March 2026

Entry Requirements: an overall GCSE points score of at least 50 (including grade 4 or higher in both Mathematics and English Language) is required to enrol. You also need to qualify for each of the subjects (minimum 3) you wish to take - a GCSE grade 6 or higher (7 or higher for Mathematics and Music) is required. See our prospectus for full details.

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Drama and Theatre A Level combines academic study with practical workshops, live theatre visits and performances. The subject content is divided into three assessed components and students study both performing and designing for theatre. Design options include lighting, sound, set, costume, puppet design, and direction.

Studying Drama and Theatre requires students to collaborate effectively in groups, develop self-awareness, exercise their creativity and develop communication and presentation skills. High levels of engagement, self-motivation and reliability are central to success in this subject. Students are required to research the context of texts studied including those which are seen for professional theatre analysis. We work in A1, a purpose-built studio and The Box, an adapted classroom which students can book for rehearsals during study periods and after school. We have three outdoor venues, the Woodland Classroom, the Amphitheatre and The Tent.

It is possible to take AS Drama in Year 12 alongside three other A levels.

It is not essential to have studied GCSE Drama to take A Level Drama and Theatre.

Grade 6 in GCSE Drama (or 6 in English Literature if Drama has not been studied) is required.

Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total of 50 points (simply add up all your GCSE grades) and achieving a Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics.

Drama and Theatre Studies offers opportunities to develop knowledge of the theatre arts, essay writing skills and self-confidence. The course is ideal for students looking to study at University or Drama School and for those wishing to build a career in the Arts Industries. Drama and Theatre combines well with English, History, Art and Music, while some students opt for the Year 12 course as a contrast to their other learning environments.