English Lit A Level
OCR A Level English Literature

A720QS Revision Hub

Comprehensive revision resources for all four components of the OCR English Literature A Level. Structured study guides, exam techniques, and text-specific analysis.

Qualification Structure

Four components combining examined and coursework assessment

30%
Component 1
Poetry

Open-book exam

2 hours
Pre-1900 Poetry
Post-1900 Comparison
30%
Component 2
Drama

Closed-book exam

2 hours
Shakespeare
Drama Comparative
Coming soon
20%
Component 3
Unseen Texts

Skills-based exam

2 hours
Unseen Prose
Unseen Poetry
Coming soon
20%
Component 4
Prose Study

NEA Coursework

2500-3000 words
Pre-2000 text
Post-2000 text
Assessment Breakdown
Examined (80%)Components 1-3
Poetry 30%Drama 30%Unseen 20%
Coursework (20%)Component 4 (NEA)

Total exam time: 6 hours across 3 papers

What This Site Covers
  • Complete Hamlet study guide with illustrated text
  • Webster & Williams comparative analysis across 8 themes
  • Detailed character comparisons with A* essay guidance
  • Jacobean and 1940s American contextual analysis
  • 60+ key quotations with analytical commentary
  • Exam technique guides and practice questions

Ready to start revising?

Dive into any component to begin your revision.