A level: Theatre Studies

Drama & Theatre Studies deals with the world in which we live and how theatre can be used to comment on it. As well as developing your skills and understanding of acting, directing and design, studying Drama & Theatre Studies will also develop your knowledge of history and politics, improve your literacy, and develop your interpersonal and organisational skills.

Drama and Theatre Studies is an exciting, practical and innovative course for anyone with a real interest in theatre who wants to know more. You will explore plays both practically and theoretically, gaining an understanding of a range of styles and genres of theatre. The great thing about this course is the focus on practical work and the development of skills in a range of theatre roles, including performer, designer and director. This course is an excellent base of learning for students wanting to study drama in higher education and just a fantastic opportunity to study a subject that you love and find fascinating.

Examination Board - AQA (7692)

Component 1:

What is assessed - Drama and theatre

How is it assessed - Written exam: 3 hours (40%)

Component 2

What is assessed - Creating original drama (practical)

How is it assessed - Working notebook and Devised performance (30%)

This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA.

Component 3:

What is assessed - Making theatre (practical)

How it's assessed - Performance of Extract 3 and Reflective report (30%)

This component is marked by AQA

For more in depth details and information about the course, please visit – STP A-Level Theatre Studies

An A-level in Theatre Studies can facilitate your route into university to study most subjects. It can also take you to drama school, or could see you go straight into the theatre in some capacity, perhaps as an apprentice. You will also develop higher-level transferable skills in terms of speaking, listening, reading, writing and analysing. These skills are sought-after by a whole spectrum of employers.