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Drama & Theatre Studies A-Level

at Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create drama and theatre, either in a performing or production role. You will also be required to write about drama and to develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic. The course will involve taking part in drama productions, as well as studying plays and playwrights.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve at least a grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature.

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

  • Whitley Bay High School

    Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whitley Bay

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