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A Level Drama & Theatre Studies - New Linear A Level

at Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Drama & Theatre Studies course covers both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Whereas GCSE primarily focuses on developing students as performers, at advanced level students develop their directing and technical/designing skills, as well as learning more sophisticated and varied styles of performance. They will watch and analyse a variety of live productions, looking at both established work in the west end and fresh new productions touring locally.

What you need to get on

Sixth Form entry requirements, including English at grade 6 or Drama at grade B or 6 (if studied at GCSE).

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

  • Barton Court Grammar School

    Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Canterbury

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