AQA GCSE English Literature exam dates 2027
2 papers are still to come, from Wednesday 12 May 2027 to Wednesday 19 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These dates come from the exam boards' published timetables and may be wrong or out of date.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 12 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel · 105 min | 8702/1 |
| Wednesday 19 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature: Modern texts and poetry · 135 min | 8702/2 |
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Common questions
When is the first AQA GCSE English Literature exam?
English Literature: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel on Wednesday 12 May 2027, in the morning, from AQA’s published timetable.
When is the last AQA GCSE English Literature exam?
English Literature: Modern texts and poetry on Wednesday 19 May 2027, in the morning. Schools set their own dates for mocks and coursework, so ask the school for those.
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