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A-Level
Drama
EXAM BOARD: WJEC EDUQAs
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You want to enhance your chances of success in your
career through the development of your verbal and
physical communication skills and confidence.
3 You have a passion for reading plays and watching
theatre and want to develop your experience of both.
3 You want to expand your understanding of different
styles of theatre and influential practitioners.
3 You would like to develop your acting tool kit and
increase your skill set.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
In the first year you will explore a number of different
plays that will lead to two performances as part of your
exams. A further play will form the basis of your written
exam. You will also review live theatre performances
throughout the year. Also, you will be expected to read
plays, watch performances and research practitioner
methodologies as part of your independent studies.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 - Two performances and coursework (60%)
Written exam (40%)
Year 2 - One performance and coursework (20%)
Two performances and coursework (40%)
Written exam (40%)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• grade 4 or higher in GCSE English
• grade 4 or higher in GCSE Drama or extensive relevant
experience if it was not an option at your school
• successfully complete an audition
• high levels of commitment, attendance and punctuality
• love of reading
• ability to study independently
PROGRESSION
Many students go on to study drama or acting at
university or the UK’s top theatre schools including East
15, Guildford School of Acting and Manchester Met.
Others have successfully pursued careers in law,
nursing, social work, business, education, science,
sport and many other fields.
Level 3 Early
Years, Childcare
and Education
EXAM BOARD: nCFE
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 The course has been developed in consultation with
employers, higher education institutions and
professional bodies.
3 It only takes up one block so you can study other A-
Levels/L3 courses alongside it.
3 Students can expect to progress to university to study
courses that involve working with children (primary
school teachers, paediatric nurses, social workers,
speech therapist).
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The core modules consist of: The Role of the Early Years,
Childcare and Education Practitioner as well as human
development from conception to 19 years. You will also
undertake a placement as part of this course.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Internal assessments. In addition, learners will be
required to achieve a minimum of a pass grade for a
synoptic short answer examination, which will be
externally set and externally assessed.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• DBS clearance
• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, English and if you are
planning on a career in teaching you will also require a
grade 4 in Science
• ability to work independently
• reading and research skills
• experience working with children would be beneficial
but not essential
PROGRESSION
Progress to university to study Social Work, Primary
School Teaching, Nursing and other related degrees or
you may wish to continue further training to achieve the
Early Years Educator Status.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Independent reading and theatre visits. Workshops run by
industry professionals and ex students who have studied at
elite institutions. Annual New York visit (if enough students
are interested).
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Various trips such as a residential in London where you will
visit The Children’s Museum. Trip to Disneyland Paris. Visits
to universities to explore their Early Years and Healthrelated
degrees as well as a tour of their campus, taking
part in lectures and finding out other general information
relating to tuition and accommodation fees.
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