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Drama & Theatre Studies

at West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is an exciting course that offers opportunities for students to balance a theoretical approach with practical work. Students will be able to pursue particular skills/interest such as performance, direction, costume, mask work or set design. Component 1 Drama and Theatre. Study of 2 Set Plays and analysis of a Live Theatre Production. This is worth 40% of the A-level and is a written examination with 3 sections over 3 hours. Component 2 Creation and performance of devised drama. This is worth 30% of the A-level. It comprises a Notebook and derived performance and is assessed internally. Component 3 Making theatre. Exploration and interpretation of script extracts in performance. This is worth 30% of the A-level and is an externally assessed performance and reflective report.

What you need to get on

Grade B in GCSE Drama

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

  • West Kirby Grammar School

    Graham Road, Wirral, CH48 5DP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wirral

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