Drama & Theatre Studies A Level Edexcel

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

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This course gives you the opportunity to explore plays in both performance and a theoretical context. In the first year you will study practitioners in depth and you will prepare a devised piece in the style of a practitioner for internal examination, as well as documenting your process through a portfolio. You will also study extracts from key texts and perform monologues and a group performance. You will participate in workshops exploring techniques in order to develop your skills and theory. You will also sit a written exam based on your study of two texts and your interpretation of them. You will attend a live theatre performance and as part of the written exam evaluate using the theory you have learned throughout the course.

A total of three components:

Component 1 – Devising

Component 2 – Text in Performance

Component 3 – Theatre makers in Practice

A mixture of practical assessments, written assignments and examinations.

We would recommend a grade 6 at GCSE drama or BTEC Level 2 merit in performing arts.

Vocation

This course will develop performance skills, give you opportunities to take part in theatre productions and learn about the industry and could give you the first step to a career in the entertainment industry.

Academic

A Level drama and theatre studies can provide you with a foundation of knowledge and experience to successfully apply to drama schools or universities to study drama and related subjects.