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GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre

at Sandy Secondary School, Sandy · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students take three units over 2 years. The course is 40% written examination and 60% practical examination. This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding. Students learn through experience, seeing theatre and making theatre for themselves. Students are introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically and work on performances. Students choose to develop as a performer, designer, director and a combination of these. Whichever option they choose, students will gain many invaluable skills, both theatrical and transferable, to expand their horizons

What you need to get on

6 GCSE's at grade 4-9

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

  • Sandy Secondary School

    Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sandy

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