Drama and Theatre
at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form
What the college says
This exciting and fulfilling course develops and deepens a student’s understanding and enjoyment of theatre. Candidates will experience a wide range of theatre and performance styles, both as audience member and participant. It is important to have commitment, enthusiasm and confidence in front of an audience. We follow the new AQA specification for A Level Drama and Theatre. The course offers opportunities for close textual study of set plays from directorial, acting and design perspectives; analysis and evaluation of live theatre productions and theatre makers; and practical skill development through performance exams. The course involves the development of a wide range of practical skills alongside the acquisition and exposition of academic knowledge. Through the subject students can demonstrate many of the important skills sought after by universities and identified by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as key employability skills, such as self-management and self-awareness; collaboration and respect for others; problem-solving and analysis; and communication and literacy.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 Grade 5 in GCSE English
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 Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form
ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE
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