Spanish AS/A level 3

Applications Open: - 13th October 2025

Applications Close: - 18th November 2025

How to Apply: - Please apply directly to the school via our website www.twggs.kent.sch.uk. Follow the route 'Joining TWGGS', 'Joining The Sixth Form' to complete your application on Applicaa. For enquiries please contact admissions@twggs.kent.sch.uk.

We don't accept applications through Kent Choices.

Entry Requirements: - Entrance Criteria

Pupils entering the Sixth Form will be expected to have attained an average overall GCSE point score of at least 6 from their top 6 subjects. They must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in either English Language or Mathematics and a grade 4 in the other of English Language or Mathematics, and are usually expected to achieve at least a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to pursue at A level (or related subjects, as agreed by the school). In addition, pupils wishing to take Art or Design Technology will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and pupils wishing to take Music will be expected to have reached at least Grade 5 in their instrument or voice.

Offers will be made on the basis of predicted performance at GCSE, with the requirement that the above grades are achieved in the final examinations prior to entry to the Sixth Form and the pupil’s 3 or 4 chosen subjects being accommodated on the timetable, with no group size exceeding its maximum number of pupils.

All offers made during Year 11 are conditional on pupils meeting the grade criteria specified and will only become firm offers upon confirmation of actual GCSE results.

Exam Board: EDUQAS

This course will be enjoyable and stimulating for those who are interested in gaining a wider knowledge and understanding of the theatre. It provides the opportunity to develop practical skills alongside a critical written response.

Theatre Studies has become a very popular choice for Sixth Form pupils as it combines the development of oral presentation skills, increasingly focused on by universities as an alternative to the traditional essay, with written analysis. GCSE Drama is a useful preparation for the course, but we also welcome pupils without this foundation who can demonstrate a sustained interest in and/or experience of theatre.

Theatre Studies is a suitable preparation for a wide range of careers. Problem-solving, analytical and negotiation skills become highly developed and are demanded by a number of professions ranging from law, the media, teaching, public service, marketing and administration. It is, of course, an excellent preparation for a career in the theatre, entertainment and arts industries in a number of capacities – not just acting. Universities accept the AQA Theatre Studies A Level as a suitable preparation for an Arts degree.

The course is full and varied. It does demand personal commitment and engagement from the pupil as it involves group work and individual study. Participation in extra-curricular drama activities is invaluable in the development of practical skills and is therefore actively encouraged by the department.

A LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE:

COMPONENT 1 - Drama and Theatre (written)

Pupils will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre through the study of two set plays and the work of live theatre makers.

WEIGHTING 40%; 3 hour written examination (open book) worth;

COMPONENT 2 - Creating Original Drama (practical)

Influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner, pupils will devise and perform a piece of original drama performance of devised drama.

WEIGHTING 30%; Working notebook; (40 marks) and final performance (20 marks)

COMPONENT 3 - Making Theatre (practical)

Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts from different plays; methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 which is to be performed as a final assessed piece.

WEIGHTING 30%; Performance of Extract 3; (40 marks) and reflective report (20 marks)

The course requires that pupils see a number of productions over the two-year period. Workshops with professional actors and practitioners will also be offered to enrich the pupils’ experience and understanding of performance. The cost of theatre trips varies but a maximum of £70 needs to be budgeted. Three play texts will need to be purchased at approximately £8 each. These may be funded through the 16-19 Bursary where appropriate.

You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Spanish, which could lead you onto higher education to study Spanish, Languages or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job requiring a knowledge of Spanish or Languages such as Teaching, Translating to name a few or you may wish to use your Spanish to study or work abroad. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for, especially in the travel and tourism sector.