AQA A level English Literature B exam dates 2027
4 papers are still to come, from Thursday 13 May 2027 to Thursday 20 May 2027, copied from AQA’s published timetable and last checked on Friday 16 October 2026.
These dates come from the exam boards' published timetables and may be wrong or out of date. Check them with your school or the exam board nearer the time so you don't miss an exam.
June 2027
| Date | Session | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 13 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature B A-level: Literary genres: Aspects of comedy · 150 min | 7717/1B |
| Thursday 13 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature B A-level: Literary genres: Aspects of tragedy · 150 min | 7717/1A |
| Thursday 20 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature B A-level: Texts and genres: Elements of crime writing · 180 min | 7717/2A |
| Thursday 20 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature B A-level: Texts and genres: Elements of political and social protest writing · 180 min | 7717/2B |
Getting ready
Common questions
When is the first AQA A level English Literature B exam?
English Literature B A-level: Literary genres: Aspects of comedy on Thursday 13 May 2027, in the morning, from AQA’s published timetable.
When is the last AQA A level English Literature B exam?
English Literature B A-level: Texts and genres: Elements of political and social protest writing on Thursday 20 May 2027, in the morning. Schools set their own dates for mocks and coursework, so ask the school for those.
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