The A-Level consists of three examinations, and one piece of coursework, which must all be completed in Year 13. There are full end-of-year examinations in components 1-3 at the end of Year 12. Paper 1 Drama Involves the study of one Shakespeare play and one other drama text, currently Marlowe’s Dr Faustus. The exam will require you to display an understanding of the social and historical contexts surrounding each text, as well as an appreciation of critical views on the texts. Paper 2 Prose 1-hour 15mins  paper on a comparison between two supernatural novels, presently Dracula and Beloved. Paper 3 Poetry An examination covering a modern poetry anthology, Poems of the Decade, unseen poems and you will also be required to study a second collection of poetry, from a specified poet or historical period. This exam will also require you to analyze one unseen poem using your skills to unpick and explore the poetic devices employed in order to create an essay-based comparison.