GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre
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.
103 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East22
Aylesbury · 2 years
They ask for: 6 in GCSE English You also need to be able to write essays, so we recommend a Grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Language
Aylesbury · 2 years
They ask for: A Minimum of 44 points from the best 8 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics. At least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths. At le
Their versionFreeBrockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:*English Language grade 5*Drama (preferably) grade 5 if taken or relevant ex
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Chesham · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 or above in Drama
Their versionFreeChesham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeEastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 4 in English Language and grade 4 in Drama (if taken).
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. An audition is required.
Herne Bay · 2 years
They ask for: 2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9- 4, including Drama, and English Minimum grade 4. Students are expected to take part and/or support in
Their versionFreeAbingdon · 2 years
They ask for: https://www.jmf6abingdon.co.uk/assets/Documents/Attachments/JMF6-admissions-policy-2025-Entry.pdf
Their versionFreeNewbury · 37 weeks
They ask for: Grade 9 - 4 In GCSE Drama would be expected. However, if not studied at GCSE, an Interest and previous experience in Drama is essential.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE A* to C or 9 to 5 including C or 5 in English Language
Gillingham · 2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirements: 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum). A grade 4 in English or Maths Students should also have achieved Grade 5 E
Their versionFreeSir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School
Rochester · 2 years
They ask for: 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 w
Their versionFreeSandwich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE passes at Grade 5+, including a minimum of Grade 5 in Mathematics and English. GCSE grade 6 in English Literature.
Their versionFreeSt Wilfrid'S Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Crawley · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Drama grade 5 or above. This course is for you if you are interested in all aspects of the theatre industry, both as a director and designer as well as a p
Their versionFreeNew Romney · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum grade 4 in GCSE English and Drama. If Drama has not been studied before, students must be prepared to audition and present evidence of other drama exper
Their versionFreeThe Sixth Form College Farnborough
2 years
They ask for: To access A level courses students will have mostly achieved grade 5s (or higher) across their GCSEs. You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE English languag
Their versionFreeBanbury · 36 months
They ask for: Students must achieve at least a grade 5 in GCSE Drama or a 6 in GCSE English Literature.
Their versionFreeThe Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed programme. Students must show a demonstrable interest in drama or grade 5 in English language or
Their version£2,225Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Advanced Entry Requirements PLUS Grade 5 in GCSE Drama (if taken) or a background of successful experience in productions
Their versionFreeOxford · 10 months
They ask for: 8 GCSE's, 4 of which must be grade 4 or higher including English and Maths
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East of England18
Wickford · 1 year
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or other Drama related subjects
Bishop's Stortford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE Drama. If GCSE Drama has not been taken it is a requirement to have Grade 5 in either English Language or Literature
Their versionFreeLeighton Buzzard · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Literature: grade 6 GCSE English Language: grade 6
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include English & Maths; and Grade 5 or above in English Literature and Drama
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Grays · 2 years
They ask for: You must have an Attainment 8 score of 50 & at least a 4 in Mathematics and a 5 in English Language or Literature. 6 at GCSE Drama required.
Their versionFreeJohn F Kennedy Catholic School
2 years
They ask for: GCSE Drama grade 5 and above or equivalent experience in drama/ theatre. GCSE English grade 5 and above
Their versionFreeSawbridgeworth · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 5 including: Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature Grade 4 in GCSE English Language A successful audition where you demonstrate the practical p
Their versionFreeBury St. Edmunds · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade C/4
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
St. Albans · 2 years
They ask for: APS 5+ Must have achieved at least a grade 5 at GCSE but if not, a grade 5 in English Language
Their versionFreeMaldon · 2 years
They ask for: A grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Drama if studied.
Their versionFreeBushey · 2 years
They ask for: A grade 6 in Drama GCSE, or If not previously studied, a grade 6 in English Literature, and a successful audition with the Head of Department.
Their versionFreeSouthend High School For Girls
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature
Their versionFreeRickmansworth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCEs Grade 5 including English and Maths, minimum grade 6 in subject
The Bishop'S Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford · 23 months
They ask for: Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC a
Their versionFreeSudbury · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and GCSE Drama (although not essential). NB: Students who have not taken GCSE Drama will be considered. Students must
Their versionFreeTring · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 at GCSE Drama plus a Grade 5 in English
Wymondham · 2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirement is 38 points from 8 GCSE subjects (eg Grade 8 = 8 points) with at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics. Students need to gain a
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South West15
Chipping Campden · 2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements are: Five grade 5s at GCSE, including GCSE English Language or GCSE English literature and GCSE Maths. Subject specific entry require
Their versionFreeDevonport High School For Girls
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirement for our Sixth Form is an average grade 6 or higher from GCSEs with a minimum of a grade 5 in English and Mathematics. In addition,
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 165 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Kingsbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Please contact provider for entry requirements.
Their versionFreeBath · 2 years
They ask for: Students who have studied GCSE Drama should have at least a grade 6 in Drama.
Their versionFreeCheltenham · 24 months
They ask for: 57 Points from Best 8 GCSE subjects (where 9, 8, 7, 6 etc and A* = 8.5, A = 7, B = 5.5, C = 4)
Their versionFreeGloucester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama, English Language or English Literature
Their versionFreeGloucester · 22 months
They ask for: 6 in Drama or 6 in English Literature or 6 in English Language
Swindon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeSwindon · 2 years
They ask for: You should have a GCSE in Drama or equivalent, Grade B or above or have proven interest and/or experience in drama and theatre. You will need a grade C in Engli
Corsham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in Drama if taken at GCSE, or Grade 5 in English GCSEs. A high level of written English and academic essay skills are required as well as a keen interes
Their versionFreeCheltenham · 18 months
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Drama or Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and proven participation in performing arts activities
Their versionFreeGloucester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Drama GCSE.
Their versionFreeSherborne · 2 years
They ask for: Five or more GCSEs at 4 or above including English, Maths and Drama
Their versionFreeTruro · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 5 to include grade 5 in Drama or grade 6 in an English subject if you havent taken drama at GCSE. An interest in all aspects of drama perfor
East Midlands14
2 years
They ask for: For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at
Their versionFreeLeicester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English and a Grade 5 in Drama.
Their versionFreeNorthampton · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Grade 4 Languge and Literature / GCSE Maths Grade 4 / GCSE Drama Grade 5
Their versionFreeDe Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Loughborough · 2 years
They ask for: 2 grade 4/C's and 4 grade 5's/B's at GCSE.. Including grade 5 minimum in GCSE Drama
Their versionFreeDronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield · 2 years
They ask for: 6 or above in GCSE Drama, Merit or above in Technical Award Performing Arts/BTEC L2 plus grade 5 or above in English Literature or English Language
Their versionFreePeterborough · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grades 9-4/A*-C, including grade 4/C in GCSE English Language
Their versionFreeRetford · 24 months
They ask for: Minimum GCSE 5 in English and Maths Preferably GCSE grade 6 in performing arts subjects
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language. A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 (C) and above including grade 6 (B) in the subjects selected for A Level.
Their versionFreeRetford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in a Performing Arts subject or a Level 2 Merit in BTEC (if studied)
2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements for The Hinckley Sixth Form. AGCSE qualification for Drama is preferable, but not essential.
Their versionFreeMansfield · 2 years
They ask for: Please see attached Prospectus
Their versionFreeLincoln · 2 years
They ask for: Please see Sixth Form prospectus.
Their versionFreeLeicester · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Leicester · 2 years
They ask for: A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in E
London13
Bromley · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to meeting 6th form entry requirements students should achieve a minimum of Grade 5 at GCSE Drama. Those wishing to apply with no recognised Drama q
Their versionFreeUxbridge · 2 years
They ask for: 6 in Drama if studied at GCSE. 5 in GCSE English Language, and English Literature if never studied at GCSE.
Their versionFreeChislehurst · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ in GCSE Drama AND 5+ in English Literature OR Language
Their versionFreeIlford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeStanmore · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLondon · 18 months
They ask for: Keen interest in the subject and Grade 5 in English Language
Their versionFreeNew Malden · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 or above in Drama and GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language and/or Literature. This is essential as students will analyse plays in depth and wi
Their versionFree2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language, GCSE in drama reccomended not required
Their versionFreeThe Charter School North Dulwich
London · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English Literature and Language plus Drama GCSE Grade 5, if taken (or equivalent level 2 qualification). 5 Grades 4-9 Including English & Maths.
Their versionFreeThe Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster · 2 years
They ask for: At least 8 grade 9-5 GCSEs including Maths and English Language. A grade 5 at GCSE Drama. If Drama has not been taken at GCSE a grade 5 or above in English Lite
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: 4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
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North West11
Macclesfield · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 including English Language and Literature grade 5. Students wanting to take A Level Theatre studies ideally would have studied Drama at GCSE
Warrington · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree24 months
They ask for: 5 grade 4 at GCSE level including a grade 4 or above in GCSE Drama and grade 4 or above in English Language or Literature.
Their versionFreeWarrington · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Carnforth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language, Maths and Drama.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language, Maths and Drama.
Their versionFreeSandbach · 22 months
They ask for: For a level 3 course the basic entry requirement is five GCSE, grades 5 or above. Specific Subject GCSE Grades Expected and Additional Skills: 5 in English.
Their versionFreeManchester · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade A* to C
Their versionFreeWirral · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 5, plus 6 in this subject at GCSE or grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Their versionFree2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: 6 grades A*-C including 2 grade Bs; 2 or more of English, Maths and Science at A*-C; grade C or above in GCSE English Language
Yorkshire and The Humber5
Leeds · 38 weeks
They ask for: Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
Huddersfield · 2 years
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Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFreeSouth Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
North Ferriby · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE Drama, or a grade 4 in English and a demonstrable interest in Drama and performance
24 months
They ask for: General Level 3 Entry Requirements. GCSE English Grade 5. Additional entry requirements You are reminded that this is a course in which you will be expected to
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West Midlands3
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Prospective students may be invited to an audition before beginning the course. It would be a significant advantage if you have studied GCSE Drama, or gained a
Their versionFreeSutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: See pages 8-10 of prospectus.
Burton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: 6 Grade 9-4 passes including Maths Grade 4 in English and Grade 5 plus grade 5 in Drama
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North East2
24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4/M or above, including maths and English 6 in Drama
Their versionFreeNewcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: 4 in English & 4 in Drama if taken or a Pass in A Level 2 vocational course in the subject area