Drama and Theatre Studies A Level

Applications Open - 1st November 2025

Applications Close - 15th December 2025

Entry Requirements - Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of 35 points from their best six GCSE subjects or equivalent (in the view of the School).

• Points will be on a 1-9 point scale, where Grade 1=1 and 2=2 etc.

• Candidates must also obtain at least a Grade 5 in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent (in the view of the School).

Candidates must meet the specific requirements for each A Level course they wish to study as published in the 2025 Sixth Form Prospectus, which will be available on the website.

How to Apply - Do not apply through Kent Choices. Please apply via Cranbrook School Website using the following link: https://www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/admissions/sixth-form-admissions/

Through drama you can become anyone, anywhere, at any time. By understanding drama you can learn to understand anyone, anywhere anytime.

Studying drama and theatre enables you to learn empathy and identification and opens up new dimensions of emotional experiences. By observing other people’s creative processes and products, it can assist you in accessing emotions, along with understanding different ways of interpreting and understanding information.

Drama increases your ability to think; creatively, imaginatively and divergently, it teaches students how to become critical consumers, rather than just passive viewers. Students will be questioning and critiquing their own and others’ processes and products, a valued skill that is transferable.

This is a practical, engaging and creative specification for students to study, providing a fantastic curriculum to ignite and engage students’ creativity, passion and interests.

GCSE Drama or Music though not essential. A good grade in GCSE English would be an advantage.

Drama and Theatre A Level prepares learners for the further study of Drama or Performing Arts courses in Higher Education as well as developing transferable skills desired by all sectors of industry.

Our specification will help create independent learners, critical thinkers and effective decision makers – all personal attributes that can make them stand out as they progress through their education and into employment.