Drama and Theatre is a practical, engaging, and creative specification. It will provide opportunities to examine drama and the work of others, explore a range of plays, and create drama performances. The main purpose of the qualification is to allow students to study drama and theatre in a practical and academic setting, interrogating this art form and applying their knowledge and understanding to the process of creating and developing drama and theatre and to their performance work. This qualification provides a strong foundation for students to progress to Higher Education and equips them for progression into the workplace. Students progress to study Drama and Theatre at university or onto a vocational training program at a Drama school or in the Performing Arts industry. Drama and Theatre A-level students progress successfully to both university and Drama School institutions. Drama and Theatre students are currently studying Drama at a range of Higher Education institutions including Russell Group Universities such as Leeds, Birmingham, Warwick, and Manchester. Drama A level can help students who are high achieving to build confidence, independence, and creativity. Many employers now actively seek out Drama graduates. Ex-Aquinas students work directly in the creative industries and trace the igniting of their creativity back to experiences studying Drama at Aquinas. Past students have moved into varied drama careers including acting, directing, theatre design, and stage management.