DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES A Level 3

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - We would, ideally, like applications to be submitted by Thursday 8th January 2026, when planning for the timetable will begin, but applications will be accepted after this date

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Minimum Entry Requirements

The admissions criteria for the Sixth Form are as follows:

- A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above

- These 6 subjects must include at least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and at least a grade 4 in Mathematics

- You will require a grade 6 or above in most subjects you wish to study at A Level

- To study Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages or a Science subject you will require a grade 7

- To study Economics a grade 7 or above in Mathematics is required and a 6+ or above in Business or a related subject

- Students may be able to study a Science subject with a 6 grade but their 4th option choice must be STEM Access forming part of your Personal Enrichment Pathway

- For Further Mathematics you will need an 8 or 9

- Short Courses count as half a GCSE

- A positive attitude in your chosen subjects and a respect for school aims, objectives and ethos

- Commitment to the expectations of the Sixth Form and the school community

- Students will not be admitted if they have not completed the appropriate paperwork

This course allows students to explore a variety of theatrical genres, styles and playwrights through workshop style lessons, independent reading and a variety of live performances. The course gives students the opportunity to thoroughly explore Drama and the Theatre. A variety of practical and theoretical approaches, encourages each student to explore their own interpretations and those of others, becoming confident and analytical performers and audience members.

It is vital that students work in a team to encourage everyone to experiment with different ideas and to allow each individual to achieve their potential.

All students are expected to take part in school productions and to support and lead work with younger students.

60% Practical Focus: exploration of practitioner, styles, performance as a critical audience member, actor and director.

40% Written Focus: externally assessed written examination.

Three Key Units:

Unit 1 - Devising - based on practitioner and using extract from a play. Assessed internally. Externally moderated. Reflective working document.

Unit 2 - Practical performance of texts with written reflection. Externally assessed.

Unit 3 - Final written examination: externally assessed. Study of at least two set texts. An evaluation of live theatre and the influence of theatre makers.

See course content.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Drama and Theatre Studies combines with any other subject. It is particularly appropriate for those looking to pursue career paths in Media, Journalism, Law, Teaching or Communication.