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Literature in English

Cambridge AS & A Level · 9695

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

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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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