Studying Drama develops vital skills, and opens up a broad range of potential careers. As a Drama student, you will gain specialist skills in performance, interpreting texts and script analysis. You will also acquire technical theatre and directing skills. The study of Drama will provide you with broad abilities that are in demand across all industries: teamwork, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines, creative/critical thinking skills, presentation, verbal and written communication skills, quick thinking and improvisation, self motivation, to rehearse and continuously develop, negotiation and conflict management. Drama can send you into a career in the Arts, just as it can equip you for the vital communicative, client-facing, and interactive nature of all professions.
Unlock your potential on stage and behind the scenes with our AQA A-Level Drama course! This dynamic program is perfect for those who are passionate about theatre and eager to develop their skills in performance, design, analysis, and creative production. Building on the foundation from GCSE, this course pushes students to a new level of artistry, focusing on the work of influential theatre practitioners and engaging deeply with the social, historical, and political contexts that shape powerful performances.
The course is structured into three exciting components:
Throughout the course, you’ll develop not only your performance and design abilities but also your capacity for high-level analysis and evaluation. You’ll be expected to reflect critically on your own work and that of others, refining your skills to produce thoughtful, polished coursework and excel in the final exam.