Drama and Theatre Studies A level
Paston College
Grammar School Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JL
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Paston College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Application Instructions
Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Interviews and taster events
As part of your application you will be invited to book an interview, to discuss your chosen course, where you will meet with an academic tutor from your chosen area of study for an informal discussion about your course choices, to ensure you have chosen the best course for your future ambitions.
This will give you the opportunity to ask questions and discuss anything about the course that you are unsure about. Please ensure you check your confirmation email for full details, so you do not miss your appointment.
You are initially only able to book an interview for your first choice course, please let us know if you would subsequently like to be able to book interviews for other courses by emailing admissions@paston.ac.uk
Step 3: Offer
This stage provides you with an outcome of your recent interview, which will confirm if you have been made an offer of a place on your chosen course.
All offers are provisional until the point of enrolment and most of our course offers are conditional, meaning there is entry criteria you need to meet before enrolling. This will be outlined in your offer letter.
Sometimes we are unable to offer you a place on your chosen course. If this happens the reasons will be discussed with you at your appointment and we will look at alternative options with you. We will be in contact to confirm the outcome and what to do next. We also have a team of specialist Course Advisers who are more than happy to look at alternative options with you and answer any questions you may have.
Step 4: Enrolment
Enrolment is the final stage before starting your course with us and takes place within the last two weeks of August. We require you to be available to attend your appointment in person at college, so we can complete all the required steps to enrolling you on your chosen course.
We may ask you to bring some documents with you so please read your enrolment invitation carefully.
Course Details
This is a heavily practical course that is idea for those who are passionate about performance. This subject is an excellent choice for those who are looking to progress on to further study at university or drama school. It is also a great way to develop a range of transferable skills for the world of work.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
You will explore a variety of topics and will focus on a range of modern and classical texts and plays such as Steven Berkoff’s Metamorphosis and Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist.You will learn techniques to help further enhance your performance skills and will take part in a range of live performances throughout the year.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
You will be taught in the College’s new, purpose built 150 seat Griffon Theatre by Drama specialists who have worked, or are currently working, in professional theatre in various capacities.You will also have the opportunity to join Paston’s student theatre company Far East which stages two or more major productions every year.
Alongside this, you will have opportunities to get involved in professional work related opportunities through our close links with local theatres, such as Sheringham Little Theatre and St. Georges Theatre in Great Yarmouth, and local and national theatre companies such as fEAST, Single Shoe and Improbable Theatre.
Alongside this, you will have opportunities to get involved in professional work related opportunities through our close links with local theatres, such as Sheringham Little Theatre and St. Georges Theatre in Great Yarmouth, and local and national theatre companies such as fEAST, Single Shoe and Improbable Theatre.
IS IT SUITABLE FOR YOU?
If you’re looking for a course that allows you to develop self-confidence, work creatively with others to meet deadlines, solve problems and improve your attention to detail, analytical and conceptual skills, then this course could be for you.
HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED?
You will be assessed through written coursework, a written exam and a range of monologue, duologue and group performances.
THIS COURSE GOES WELL WITH…
A broad range of A Level subjects including English, Film Studies and Psychology.
Entry requirements
3 A Level Programme
Minimum of 66444 at GCSE
You must also study English/Maths GCSE if you have not already achieved grade 4 in these subjects.
If you achieve a minimum of 3 GCSE's at grade 8 plus 5 at grade 7 and your English Language and Maths are at minimum grade 4, you will have the option to join the A Plus programme.
Please note that A Plus is designed for applicants to academic courses at Oxford, Cambridge or Russel Group.
Your next steps...
YOU CAN GO ON TO DO...
Drama and performance at universities such as Leeds, Kent, Hull, Lancaster, Warwick and Bath Spa.You could also look to train at drama schools such as East 15, LAMDA and Rose Bruford to study acting, musical theatre or stage management courses.
This course is well regarded by many employers and a good A Level subject for careers involving contact with people such as teaching, journalism, TV, radio and performance. Former students have achieved places in the National Youth Theatre and Youth Music Theatre UK.
This course is well regarded by many employers and a good A Level subject for careers involving contact with people such as teaching, journalism, TV, radio and performance. Former students have achieved places in the National Youth Theatre and Youth Music Theatre UK.
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