English Literature (AQA 7712)

Exam Board

AQA (7712)

Number of Papers

2

NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage

NEA: Texts Across time, 20%

How NEA Practical is Marked

Comparative Esssay (~2,500 words + bibliography); teacher assessed; moderated by AQA.

Total Marks Per Paper

Paper 1 = 75
Paper 2 = 75

Length of Time Per Paper

Paper 1 = 3 Hours
Paper 2 = 2.5 Hours

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE 9-4 Grades

A-Level Subjects that pair well

Any subject based around research and communication work well with English Literature.

Undergraduate Options

English Literature, Journalism, Marketing and Public Relations, Events Management, Teaching and Communications.

Skills You'll Develop

• Close reading and textual analysis of prose, poetry, and drama
• Critical thinking and literary interpretation
• Essay writing with structured arguments and evidence
• Understanding of historical and cultural context
• Comparative analysis of texts and themes
• Creative and analytical thought applied to literature
• Research skills to support critical perspectives
• Verbal communication in discussions and presentations
• Independent reading and interpretation
• Evaluation of critics’ viewpoints

Possible Career Pathways

• Author / Critic
• Human Resources
• Journalism / Copywriter
• TV / Radio
• Marketing and Communications
• Public Relations
• Teacher
• Lawyer
• Events Management