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Drama (A Level)

at FAIRFAX, Sutton Coldfield · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Drama and Theatre Studies is an exciting and challenging course that will enable you to have real ownership over the development of your practical and written work. Ranking as 14th in the country, the team of specialists at Fairfax offer a truly individual experience and support system to ensure you reach your potential. We have links with a range of universities and arts partnerships to enrich the breadth and depth of your knowledge and understanding of Drama and Theatre across the globe. You also have time and space to attend rehearsals outside of lessons with your group as you prepare for performance examinations. These are always with the support and guidance of your teacher. Outside of the classroom, you will have the opportunity to attend the theatre regularly for your course including the West End, The RSC, The MAC, The Rep and more excitingly New York. All of these trips are used to enrich your curriculum preparing you for all exams and controlled assessment. As a student at Fairfax you will have the opportunity to learn; acting skills, technical skills, writing skills, analysing skills, devising skills and directing skills. All of these areas will open up avenues in job sectors such as Media, Arts Entertainment, Therapy, Psychology, Law, Business, Education to name a few. The department at Fairfax have a real strength in giving students structured individual feedback, resulting in you making rapid progress. We aim to prepare you for your next steps in all avenues of

What you need to get on

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 (or A*-C) GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, and Drama at a minimum grade 6. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will be offered a place automatically (subject to availability of courses). All successful applicants will be required to sign a sixth form code of conduct in recognition of the Academy's expectations of sixth form students in terms of their behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

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

  • Fairfax

    Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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