AS Drama and Theatre
The last time schools can enter for AS Drama and Theatre will be summer 2021. This will also be the final resit opportunity.
- Teaching from: September 2016
- Exams from: June 2017
- Specification code: 7261
- QAN code: 601/8585/5
Our new specification will engage, inspire and challenge your students with more breadth in the subject criteria and more diverse content.
With content the same across all exam boards, we’ve made sure to build in as many opportunities as possible for your students to take part in a performance. Your students can choose to mix and match or specialise in performing, directing, lighting, sound, set, costume and puppet design.
Our AS and A-levels provide strong stand-alone qualifications, with real and credible value for students at both higher education and in their careers.
Teaching resources
Plan
Prepare for your teaching year. Information, support and services to help you deliver the specification.
Teach
Teaching resources that you can use to plan your lessons and support your students’ learning.
Assess
Prepare your students for assessment. Past papers, mark schemes and example answers.
Key dates
- Exam for AS Drama and Theatre (7261/W)
Series: June 2020
Start time: am
Duration: 2h - Non-exam assessment deadline for AS Drama (Non exam assessment: Process and performance) (7261/C)
Schools and colleges may set their own internal deadlines
Specification news 
AQA do understand how hectic it is to be a teacher and they really keep us up to date and show their awareness.
Juliette McGirr,
Teacher
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Tel: 01483 556301
Email: drama@aqa.org.uk