AS and A-level English Literature A
- Teaching from: September 2015
- Exams from: 2016 (AS), 2017 (A-level)
- Specification code: 7711 7712
- QAN code: 601/5259/X; 601/5327/1
We have worked closely with teachers and universities to develop relevant, engaging and up-to-date specifications that approach the study of literature through the lens of historicism.
The specifications encourage independent study of a range of texts within a shared context. Studied together they create an understanding of English Literature that will deepen your students' knowledge and love of the subject.
Our English AS and A-levels provide strong stand-alone qualifications that are designed to be co-teachable. This gives you and your students valuable choice.
Teaching resources
Plan
Prepare for your teaching year. Information, support and services to help you deliver the specification.
Teach
Teaching resources that you can use to plan your lessons and support your students’ learning.
Assess
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Key dates
- Coursework deadline for A-level English (Non-exam assessment: Independent critical study: texts across time) (7712/C)
Schools and colleges may set their own internal deadlines - Exam for AS English Literature A Paper 1 (7711/1)
Series: June 2019
Start time: am
Duration: 1h 30m - Exam for AS English Literature A Paper 2 (7711/2)
Series: June 2019
Start time: pm
Duration: 1h 30m
Specification news 
AQA do understand how hectic it is to be a teacher and they really keep us up to date and show their awareness.
Juliette McGirr,
Teacher
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