English Literature

Assessment

Component 1: Shakespeare: Drama and poetry pre-1900 Written paper 60 marks Closed text 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level Component 2: Comparative and contextual study Written paper 60 marks 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level Component 3: Literature post-1900 Comparative essay – synoptic assessment Non-exam assessment 40 marks 20% of qualification