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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My role as an Eduqas Regional Rep involves supporting teachers in delivering our qualifications both online and in-person.

This includes introducing new centres to our specifications and supporting them in getting to grips with our resources and assessment, as well as working with existing centres to make sure they have all the tools and knowledge they need to teach with confidence.

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GCSE English Literature Specification

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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

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