Drama and Theatre Studies A Level

Applications Open – Open Now!

Applications Close – 31 March 2025. Late applications may still be accepted, please contact us for more information

Entry Requirements – Generally 5 GCSE's at 5-9 including English and Mathematics

How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices and make sure to add a minimum of 3 courses to your application.

This exciting course will provide students with the opportunity to develop their performance knowledge and a deeper understanding of the theatre through theoretical exploration. Students can decide to take on either a performers role or a technical role throughout the course. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to experiment and decide whether they like to be on the stage or taking on a backstage role.

Over the two year course students will explore and experiment with a variety of practitioners, devise their own work with influences from professional companies and analyse set texts from a directors point of view. Each component is described in more detail below.

Year 1:
Practitioners in Performance **
Exploring/ Analysing texts

Year 2:
Exploring and performing texts **
Deconstructing Texts for performance

* *Students who take AS level Drama and Theatre studies will complete these units only. Practitioners in Practice they will only apply a practitioner to a scripted extract with supported written element. * *

A-Level Students will be required to complete all components. Any student considering the course must be aware of the significant written work required and independent reading of set-texts. Plus they will need to apply out of school time to ensure vital rehearsal time is used.

To apply for this course students must have achieved a 6 grade in English, a 5 grade in Maths and a 6 grade in GCSE Drama. Any non-Brockhill students will need to audition for a place on this course due to the demands it requires and for staff to see current progress.