Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
Old Palace of John Whitgift School - Croydon
02086882027
Old Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX
Course summary

Students completing the course will hone their analytical and creative skills; develop a thorough understanding of Drama and Theatre; and an ability to communicate effectively with others. The course will prepare students to study a wide range of subjects at university, including Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Journalism, Classics, Communication and Media or Technical Theatre. The course also encourages students to use theatre to explore societal issues and will prepare students to be engaged, global citizens and theatre makers. Finally, this qualification allows students to develop transferable skills that will prove useful in careers such as law, advertising, psychology, academia, medicine and technology.

Entry requirements

Automatic entry to Old Palace Sixth Form is dependent upon GCSE results. To be admitted to Year 12 a student must have: ▪ An average of 6 or higher in their best 8 GCSEs taken in Year 11 ▪ A grade 6 or above in English and Mathematics ▪ A viable programme of Sixth Form study Candidates will have achieved 6 or above in GCSE Drama. If the candidate has not taken GCSE Drama, a 6 or above in GCSE English is required.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Internally Assessed – Devised Piece – 40% of A Level Component 2: Externally Assessed – Group performance and monologue/duologue – 20% of A Level Component 3: Externally Assessed – Written Exam – 40% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£19,350
AddressOld Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX