GCSE Drama
Summer 2026 will be the final full assessment opportunity for this qualification. A resit opportunity for examinations will be available in January 2027, subject to demand.
From September 2025, learners must not be entered onto this qualification in Year 10, they should be entered for GCSE Drama - Teaching from 2025
The deadline for completing the examiners visits form is 11th October, please access the link below for the form: WJEC GCSE Drama Unit 2 Visiting Examiner Form 2025
Our GCSE Drama qualification is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. The specification promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama, as performers and/or designers. Learners will also attend live theatre performance allowing them to become informed and thoughtful audience members.
By taking part in all these activities, learners will develop a range of essential life skills which will help them succeed in any career they choose.
Why study Drama?
Through following this specification, learners will be given opportunities to participate in and interpret their own and others' drama. They will also have the option to work practically as performers and/or designers in Units 1 and 2.
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WJEC/CBAC ENDORSED TITLES
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Title |
ISBN |
Author/s |
| WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama (New spec from Sept 2016) | 978-1-908682-88-8 | Gary Nicholas |
WJEC/CBAC NON-ENDORSED TITLES
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ISBN |
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| WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama: Study & Revision Guide | 978-1-912820-27-6 | Rachel Knightley |
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