GCSE English Literature with Eduqas

Switch to Eduqas for an accessible, engaging GCSE English Literature qualification.

Our GCSE English Literature qualification provides learners with the opportunity to explore a broad range of prose, poetry and drama, making connections across their reading and developing their understanding of literary works.

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New Poetry Anthology for 2025

Our subject experts have curated a brand new GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology for first teaching in September 2025.

The collection of 15 poems is designed to to expose learners to voices from a broad spectrum of cultural perspectives.

> Learn more about our new Anthology

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Why choose Eduqas for GCSE English Literature?

Eduqas' English Literature qualifications are designed to provide you and your learners with all the opportunities and tools you need for success:

  • Wide Range of Text Choices: Our selection of set texts includes familiar favourites alongside diverse voices and perspectives, allowing you to choose titles that resonate with your learners.

  • Flexibly designed questions to suit your learners:  Our source-based questions can be approached in a variety of ways, enabling learners to tackle the tasks in the way that suits them best.

  • Straightforward Question Stems: Our exam questions are accessibly worded, with stems that clearly indicate the assessment objectives.

  • Co-teachability: Eduqas English Literature and Language qualifications can be taught side-by-side for seamless learning.

Eduqas offers a comprehensive package of support for both teachers and learners, including:

 GCSE English Literature Specification

Learners can also progress to our range of AS/A-Level English qualifications:

 

AS/A-Level English Language

AS/A-Level English Literature

AS/A-Level English Language and Literature

More reasons to choose Eduqas for English Literature

English Literature Subject Officer Julia Harrison-Pickard explains how switching to Eduqas could benefit you and your learners.

 

“The Eduqas team have always been helpful and friendly when we’ve needed them… we’ve also found Eduqas’ exams less unpredictable than those of some of the larger exam boards, and more accessible.”
Emma Stockill, Head of English, Scalby School, Scarborough