Theatre Studies
at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding. Each exam paper is designed to allow students to demonstrate their creativity and imagination in interpreting set texts and apply independent thinking as they evaluate a live theatre production. There is also a great focus on student performance, with 60% attributed to the practical units. Students learn through experience: seeing theatre, reading texts and making theatre for themselves. Students will gain many invaluable skills, both theatrical, technical and transferable, to expand their horizons.
What you need to get on
6 in Drama and 5 in 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
The Thomas Hardye School
Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dorchester
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