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Drama and Theatre Studies A Level

at Southend High School For Boys, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

There is a substantial emphasis on practical learning, and all coursework submitted (Unit 1 and 3) is based on the work completed in class. Play texts are studied purely as theatre, through performance and workshop activities, and are not an extension of English Literature Students need to develop their experience of live theatre both independently and via regular attendance on organised theatre visits and workshops. Students are expected to attend most or all of our programme of 10-12 theatre visits per year, both locally and to London or other south-east venues. We travel by coach immediately after school. Preparation of the practical examination at both AS and A2 Levels is the responsibility of the students themselves and will require substantial commitments of time.

What you need to get on

You will need to accrue at least 52 points from your eight best GCSE grades, where numerical grades = face value & A*=9, A=8, B=7. Short course GCSEs may be included within this calculation. You must achieve at least GCSE Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. You must achieve at least GCSE Grade 6 in Drama or English Language if Drama has not been 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

  • Southend High School for Boys

    Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Westcliff-on-Sea

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