Advanced GCE in Drama and Theatre

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelOxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

46 providers teach this exact qualification.

East of England9

Abbeygate Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirements of a minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 plus: Audition.
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Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: This exciting but demanding course requires great commitment and thinking skills and above all a passion for Drama and Theatre in all its aspects - reading, dir
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Attleborough Academy
Attleborough · 2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSEs or Equivalent at grade 4 or above. Plus individual subject entry requirements.
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Copleston High School
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: Centre requirements and at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Litetrature and a grade 4 in either GCSE Drama, Dance, Music or Performing Arts
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Monk'S Walk School
Welwyn Garden City · 2 years
They ask for: APS 4.5 9-5 GCSE Drama
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Springwood High School
King's Lynn · 2 years
They ask for: To gain a place in the Sixth Form all students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both an English and Maths and at least three other GCSEs, or Level 2 qualif
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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · 2 years
They ask for: Best 8 capped point score 38 points
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St Mark'S West Essex Catholic School
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade 4 to 9
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West Hatch High School
Chigwell · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 or above in Drama or a grade B/6 in another GCSE subject plus grade 5 in English
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South East7

Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x GCSE at grades 5-9 inc English & Maths
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Burnham Grammar School
Slough · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Drama OR Grade 6 in English Literature, plus an interest in Drama and Theatre demonstrated by involvement in a dramatic production in or out of
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Denefield School
Reading · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Guildford County School
Guildford · 24 months
They ask for: You should have a minimum of five GCSEs grade 9-5 or equivalent including grade 6 in Drama or English Literature. You also need to be fully committed: your spar
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Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone · 2 years
They ask for: 6/above in GCSE English Literature. It is strongly advised that students have completed GCSE Drama before taking the A level.
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Kennet School
Thatcham · 20 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Oxted School
Oxted · 5 hours
They ask for: 5 GCSEs 9-5 with Grade 5 in Drama or equivalent practical experience of drama and theatre
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North West6

Aquinas College
Stockport · 10 months
They ask for: Please see website for details
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 6 in English Language or English Literature
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
They ask for: To study an A Level programme you will need to achieve a minimum of three grade 5s and two grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and Maths at grade 5. Eac
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The Belvedere Academy
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 32 points in your best 8 subjects including English & Maths 6 or above in GCSE Drama or English Literature
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Chester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Drama and/or Grade 6 in English
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Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: The general entry requirement to be offered a place at Urmston Grammar Sixth Form from September 2026 is a minimum of five GCSE passes which include: 2 x grade
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West Midlands6

FAIRFAX
Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 (or A*-C) GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, and Drama at a minimum grade 6. Internal applicants w
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Heart of England School
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: There is open enrolment into the Sixth Form, but there are certain entry requirements. The criteria is as follows: Each student will need to achieve a minimum a
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King Edward Vi Camp Hill School For Girls
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Our minimum entry requirements for September 2026 are six GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must achieve Grade 7
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: In addition to examples of your creative work, you will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme s
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St Edmund'S Catholic Academy
2 years
They ask for: APS of 4+ to enter 6th form & agreement from subject teachers.
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The Streetly Academy
Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: Total point score of 30 or higher from best 7 GCSEs including English Language or Literature graded 5 or higher and and Mathematics graded 4 or higher; GCSE Dra
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London5

Acland Burghley School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English Literature and evidenced interest in drama ideally with some extra curricular experience
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Kensington Aldridge Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: 8 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, plus a 6 or above in Drama or Performing Arts.
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English Literature and evidenced interest in drama ideally with some extra curricular experience
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Parliament Hill School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English Literature and evidenced interest in drama ideally with some extra curricular experience
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William Ellis School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English Literature and evidenced interest in drama ideally with some extra curricular experience
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Yorkshire and The Humber4

Brigshaw High School
2 years
They ask for: Minimum Grade 5/M in GCSE Drama/BTEC Performance
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King Ecgbert School
Sheffield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Otley Prince Henry'S Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley · 2 years
They ask for: A good range of GCSEs at grade 4 and above, preferably with good grades in Arts subjects and English Literature. It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Drama,
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York College
York · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
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East Midlands4

Friesland School
2 years
They ask for: 5 in GSCE Drama & 5 in English (or experience in Drama).
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Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust
Derby · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Drama and Grade 5 in English language/ Literature 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above
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RAWLINS
Loughborough · 2 years
They ask for: Rawlins post 16 entry requirements. A pass at the appropriate GCSE qualifications of Drama or English (minimum D or better) Completion of set transition work.
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The Becket School
Nottingham · 18 months
They ask for: Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE Level, GCSE Grade 5 in Drama
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South West4

Highcliffe School
Christchurch · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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Marling School
Stroud · 2 years
They ask for: Course Entry Requirements: Grade 6 at GCSE level in English Language and Literature. Experience of theatrical performance or theatre production is recommended.
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The John of Gaunt School
Trowbridge · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Drama at grade 5 or above. If Drama hasn't been taken, GCSE English Language or English literature at grade 5 or above.
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The King'S School
Ottery St. Mary · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE English or Drama
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North East1

The King Edward Vi School
Morpeth · 2 years
They ask for: See Prospectus on School Website
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