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Full-Time & A Level Courses

Drama and Theatre A Level

Level 3

Course code: AG3331K
Type: Full Time, A Level & T Level > A Level
Duration: 2 years
Subject area: A Levels,Arts
Location: Ludlow
Additional Costs - £20.00

This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/

* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.

About the course

This A Level will sharpen all your communications skills – written and spoken – and develop your team working skills and confidence. You will need to be really enthusiastic about acting and theatre; enjoy working creatively in groups, and also enjoy sharing and experimenting with ideas.

Why choose us

The chance to be part of a major musical theatre show every year. Strong local connections with the Ludlow Fringe Festival and theatre groups. Fully equipped, purpose-built drama studio with a full lighting rig. Workshops with professional companies such as Pentabus and regular theatre trips.

What you could do next

The course can lead you to studying Drama at university, or at drama schools. Many students progress to working in theatre, television, film and video. Drama skills have also proved invaluable in the journalistic, teaching and legal professions.

Popular modules

  • Devising

  • Text in Performance

  • Live Theatre Evaluation

  • Realizing and Interpreting Performance Texts

Assessment methods

Assessment will be via a written exam, completion of a portfolio and a practical performance

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including English Language.