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GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre

at Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School, Rochester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is for anyone moving on from GCSE with a keen interest in acting or theatre design. You may be choosing this course because you're interested in working in the theatre or aiming to study drama or performing arts at university, though it will provide you with a range of transferable skills including creativity, communication and teamwork that can be used in a variety of careers. This course compliments other arts and humanities subjects such as English language, English literature and history.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Drama. Students who have not studied Drama at GCSE can gain entry via a Grade 6 in English and experience in performing arts/ design will be considered subject to audition/interview. APS of at least 5.5, GCSE of 5 or above in both Maths and English.

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

  • SIR JOSEPH WILLIAMSON'S MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL

    MAIDSTONE ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME1 3EL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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