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Drama

at Emmanuel College, Gateshead · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course allows students to develop their acting skills, directing and devising skills and to further develop their understanding of the history of theatre, influential practitioners and playwrights. The course is equally practical and academic and students will work in groups for performance units and study of set texts. Students will work individually for reviews of live theatre productions, practitioners and playwrights at work. To complete the course students will be required to sit a written exam on set texts and live performances as well as present practical performance work to an invited audience in both Years 12 and 13.

What you need to get on

Students should achieve at least a grade 6 at GCSE. Students who have not taken GCSE drama must have LAMDA or production experience or be able to illustrate commitment to performance outside of College. An audition will take place for entry onto the course without GCSE Drama. In addition students must have a subject teacher recommendation.

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

  • Emmanuel College

    Consett Road, Gateshead, NE11 0AN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 6 September 2026 · Gateshead

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