We've added five new optional additional texts to our A-level English Literature specifications A and B, available for first teaching in September 2025.
A-level English Literature B7717
New optional additional texts for A-level English Literature
We have updated our (7717) specification for first exams in 2027. View the updated specification.
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Get ready for our new optional A-level texts
We have added two optional new texts to A-level English Literature B (7717) for 2027. If you are choosing to teach the new texts for first exam in 2027, please refer to the updated specification.
Download the updated A-level English Literature B (7717) specification for first exam in 2027
Use the current specification for your next exam in 2026
Continue using the current specification for current Year 13 cohort taking exams in 2026.
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