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Drama & Theatre Studies (A Level)

at Norton Hill Academy, Radstock · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level78 weeksFull time

What the college says

The course explores drama and theatre studies as a practical, intellectual and artistic subject. Students' creativity and understanding are developed through the active study of major play texts enhanced through practical drama exploration. In the first year of the course the students are introduced to a number of selected play texts where they are encouraged to consider the fundamentals of drama study including plotting, character, meaning and context. In the second year students take the lead in the course and become theatre practitioners. The first A level module challenges the group to devise their own piece of unique drama, based on a stimulus introduced by the teacher. The students go on to adapt and perform play scenes, selected and directed by themselves. Final performances of the 'Devised' drama take place at The Egg Theatre, Bath. In both years there are options for performance support candidates who may be interested in developing their skills as directors or technicians.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE Drama plus an interest in Performing Arts.

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

  • Midsomer Norton Sixth Form

    Charlton Road Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 4AD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Radstock

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