English Literature

Assessment

Component 1: Drama. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the drama texts can be taken into the examination. The Critical Anthology must not be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available – 35 marks for Section A and 25 marks for Section B. Two sections: students answer one question from a choice of two on their studied text for both Section A and Section B. 30% of the total qualification. Component 2: Prose. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 1 hour 15 mins. Open book – clean copies of the prose texts can be taken into the examination. A total of 40 marks are available. 20% of the total qualification. Component 3: Poetry. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the poetry texts can be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available – 30 marks for Section A and 30 marks for Section B. 30% of the total qualification. Coursework. Internally assessed, externally moderated. One extended comparative essay referring to two texts. The advisory total word count is 2500–3000 words. A total of 60 marks are available. 20% of the total qualification.