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A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Drama is focused on the ways in which we create and develop outstanding theatre, whether working with scripts or devising original performance material. Theatre Studies focuses on the analysis of plays and productions and considers how they create meaning for audiences and contribute to shaping our world. For you this means that throughout the course you will devise, perform scripted pieces, read plays, analyse live theatre productions and develop your performance skills as well as articulate your understanding of the many features of theatre practice. Throughout the course you will develop a deep understanding of effective theatre practice which will be assessed both practically and in writing. In your first year your work will be focused on play texts in a variety of styles and from a range of different time periods � you will perform a scripted extract and analyse two plays in your written exam. In second year you will study two further texts for your exam and your practical assessment will involve devising an original piece of theatre.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 6 in English Language or English Literature

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

  • Cardinal Newman College

    Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Preston

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