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A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

at Barnsley College, Barnsley · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Being a student at Barnsley Sixth Form College is about much more than just your classes. Studying here is different to school; there are no bells, no uniforms and you’ll call your tutors by their first names. You’ll be treated as an adult and really start to develop your own learning style..Over two years you will have the opportunity to study and research a range of published plays, learning how to approach these from both a director’s and performer’s perspective. You will learn about acting skills and apply these in scripted and devised work, creating group performances in preparation for a practical performance exam. Regular visits to the theatre will be expected to draw inspiration for both your practical and written work. The course is comprised of three components. Component One includes the study of two set plays and the analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers. Component Two involves creating and performing devised drama. Component Three involves practical exploration and interpretation of three script extracts from different plays, one of which is performed as a final assessed piece. Level Drama and Theatre Studies will train you from both a practical performance and an academic point of view. Students have gone on to study a range of Higher Education courses, including English, sociology, teaching and degree courses in drama or acting. Many students also enter the professional industry of performing arts. You will learn through discussions, indepe

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 4 or above in Drama or equivalent performance-based qualification or experience.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St Mary's Place - Sixth Form

    St Marys Place, Barnsley, S70 2SR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Barnsley

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