Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

AQA Drama and Theatre is an academic course that is assessed through practical and coursework elements as well as a final written paper at the end of the two-year programme of study. Students learn about the work of key practitioners and playwrights and develop their understanding of styles of performance as well as appreciating the cultural, political and historical context of their chosen texts. They will develop their abilities as effective and sophisticated communicators through the practical side of the qualification and learn essential academic skills of research, analysis, evaluation and critical appreciation of theatre work through the theoretical part of the course. Theatre trips are included as part of the curriculum.