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Drama & Theatre Studies

at The Compton School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will be taught through practical and theory based lessons. With an emphasis on practical exploration of plays, students will devise, practice and reflect to develop their understanding and breadth of understanding of theatre. They will rehearse and perform to live audiences as a group as well as delivering monologues and duologues. Students are also given the opportunity to develop their independence by creating their own original piece of drama. Finally, students written skills will be tested Students will be given the opportunity to visit the theatre over the two years of the course to experience a variety of live performances.

What you need to get on

6 (Students can audition if they have not already studied Drama) To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for your best 8 GCSE subjects.

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

  • The Compton School

    Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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