Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
Birmingham Metropolitan College - Birmingham
01214464545
Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS
Course summary

A Level Drama combines particularly well with other Arts/Humanities subjects such as English Literature or Language, Film Studies or Media Studies, and allows you to develop and demonstrate confident communication skills and creativity - both highly valued by employers. This course is suitable for you if you want to complement your study of English literature and language with a practical element. You will be encouraged to develop performance skills through a range of practical, theoretical and analytical activities. You will be expected to dedicate time outside of normal hours for rehearsal. Drama and Theatre studies provides ideal preparation for a career and further study in the Arts, but can also help to demonstrate wider skills such as communication and creativity for a range of other careers and destinations; particularly those which may involve public speaking.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in academic subjects, including GCSE maths & GCSE English Language.

How you'll be assessed

This two-year course is principally assessed by written examination at the end of two years of study, but also includes Non-Exam Assessed (Coursework) Components including both written and practical tasks (performance and direction).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressJennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS