Drama and Theatre - A Level (Edexcel)

A Level Drama and Theatre will give you analytical and performance skills, exploring a wide range of text and the work of established practitioners, whilst considering how the history of theatre has shaped contemporary styles and form.

You will take part in a variety of assessments and develop a wide range of skills in both performance and academic analysis, with theatre trips to support your study and immerse you in the industry.

This course is available for international students, if you are applying as an international student please click here.

Topics covered can include:

• Devised theatre
• Text in performance
• Theatre makers in practice

You will study and perform up to six different texts from a variety of time periods, styles and sources as well as learn how production values and design elements are used to communicate to an audience.

You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus: 

• Drama at grade 5 (or extensive experience if not studied at GCSE).

Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.

There are a variety of different forms of assessment, including three performance exams over the two years and one summative written exam at the end of the second year.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go onto study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.