Drama & Theatre Studies
at George Abbot School, Guildford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Exploration of a Dramatic Performance This Unit accounts for 20% of the final A Level grade; it is assessed by your classroom teacher and moderated by an external examiner. For this unit, you must create a unique and original piece of theatre. You will be required to research and explore content which can then be developed into a performance for an audience. Your Drama teachers will assess you on the research you undertake, your written evaluation and your performance. Theatre Text in Context. This written exam accounts for 30% of the final A Level grade.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9-4
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
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1XX
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Guildford
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