Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in English (9695)
Develop close reading and literary argument through poetry, prose and drama from different periods and contexts.
2024–2026 examinations
Course structure and assessment routes
- AS: Papers 1 and 2, with three set texts and preparation for unseen analysis.
- A Level: all four papers, with four further set texts. Take all papers together or carry forward an eligible AS result.
Main syllabus content
- Drama and poetry
- Prose and unseen texts
- Shakespeare and drama
- Pre- and post-1900 poetry and prose
Use Syllabus for the topic checklist. Where the qualification offers options, follow your chosen route rather than treating every option as compulsory.
9695 assessment structure
Use the route above to identify which components you take. Marks below are raw marks; the stated weightings determine their contribution to the award.
Paper 1
Drama and Poetry
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 50% AS / 25% A Level
Paper 2
Prose and Unseen
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 50% AS / 25% A Level
Paper 3
Shakespeare and Drama
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 25% A Level
Paper 4
Pre- and Post-1900 Poetry and Prose
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 25% A Level
Key assessment information
- All papers are externally assessed. Use the prescribed text list for your exact examination year; topic headings alone do not specify your set texts. AS grades a–e; A Level A*–E; Cambridge carry-forward rules apply.
Official sources and verification
Checked 2026-09-04 against the official 9695 syllabus/specification (PDF). 2024–2026 examinations.
Source PDF pages: 9, 10, 11. PDF page positions may differ from printed page numbers.
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