Drama & Theatre Studies A Level

NEW Applications for September 2027

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

Applications Close - Monday 5th April 2026 at 5pm

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices

Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

Open Evening

Thursday 14th January 2027: 6pm - 8pm

Presentations at 6:30pm & 7:30pm

No booking necessary.

Open Mornings - Please visit our school website to book a slot for the open mornings www.nks.kent.sch.uk

Thursday 19th November 2026 9am - 12pm

Thursday 10th December 2026 9am -12pm

Please visit our website for information on consultation meeting if you would like to visit the school and talk to a member of the Sixth Form Team - https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form+Admissions&pid=33

This course is an examination of Drama and Theatre throughout history and requires students to develop their skills as a director, designer and/or performer.

The course is broken down into 3 components:

Component 1: Devising

This unit requires students to perform an original and unique piece of theatre from a play extract and a recognised theatre practitioner. Students are marked on their performance and design as well as a portfolio that they create during the process of developing their piece.

Component 2: Text in Performance

Students will be required to perform either a monologue or a duologue from a key extract of one play, along with the performance of a key extract from another play as a group piece. There is also the option to design the lighting set, costume or sound for the two pieces instead.

Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice

Students will be assessed on: a theatre evaluation of a live performance; the practical exploration and study of a complete text; the practical exploration and study of another complete text in light of a chosen theatre practitioner, focusing on how this text could be reimagined for a modern audience.

Component 1 is worth 40% of the overall A Level and is marked out of 80. The devised piece can either be a written or recorded document.

Component 2 is worth 20% of the overall A Level and is marked out of 60. This piece is marked by a visiting external examiner.

Component 3 is worth 40% of the overall A Level and is marked out of 80. This paper takes the form of a 2 1/2 written examination

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama is an advantage but not essential. Students should have at least a grade 6 in GCSE English in order to cope with the written coursework and examination demands of the course.

Actor or Theatre Technician, film production and events

Works well in combination with: Drama, English Literature, Performance Studies, Theatre Studies.