GCSE English Literature

GCSE English Literature Course Overview

Through reading both classic and modern literature, you’ll discover how writers create enduring stories and characters, and learn the techniques they use to entertain or move readers. As well as looking at prose, you’ll also gain a deeper appreciation of drama and poetry

Pre-requisites

None

Qualification

GCSE in English Literature

Support and benefits

• Flexible terms times
• Stepped learning approach
• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library

GCSE English Literature Course Code

G39

Technical Requirements

None

ICS Support Period

12 months

Key topics

• Introducing Prose
• Exploring Drama
• Appreciating Poetry

Examination Fee

Students will have to pay an examination fee of £21.80. This is payable to the AQA Examination Board.

Please note students are responsible for making their own exam arrangements.

Students should contact AQA as soon as possible to find out the deadlines for applying to sit the examinations. At this time students should also request the Entry Form for Private Candidates and also a list of centres and details of Open Centres for Private Candidates. For further information on examinations, please see the Assessment tab.

Find out more information about arranging your AQA examination.

GCSE English Literature Course Outline

You’ll complete seven test papers and three coursework assignments during your course, and an exam on completion of your course.

Assessment Breakdown

• Test Papers 1-4
• Coursework Assignments 1-3: your 3 pieces of coursework together make up 30% of your overall grade. One piece of coursework will be on a play, one on a poem, and one on a novel. Two pieces of coursework must consist of written assignments, but one piece of coursework may be delivered orally. However, even oral coursework must be accompanied by written evidence.
• Exam: this exam is worth 70% of your overall grade and should be completed within 2 hours and 15 minutes. You will be asked questions on set texts, which may be taken into the exam. However, your texts must not be annotated.

Notes

Test papers are intended to help both you and your tutor measure your progress through the course, highlighting any areas where revision is necessary. Test papers do not, however, count towards your final grade.

If you choose to complete a piece of oral coursework, you will be required to record yourself speaking. The recorded material will be sent to your tutor for assessment.

The exam is held in June of each year. Please note that the exam fee is additional to your course fees.