WJEC GCSE English Literature past papers
WJEC has published 8 question papers for English Literature (3720) from 2016 to 2026, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on wjec.co.uk in a new tab. The grade boundaries for 6 series are on their own page, in our own tables. The specification (3720) is linked below as well.
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January 2026
1 paper
June 2025
1 paper · grade boundaries
January 2025
1 paper
June 2024
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation)Question paper for June 2024 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2024 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Examiners' reportExaminer report for June 2024 Examiners' report (PDF on wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2024
January 2024
1 paper
June 2023
7 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary (Higher)Question paper for June 2023 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary (Higher) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2023 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary (Higher) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation)Question paper for June 2023 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2023 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose (Foundation)Question paper for June 2023 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2023 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose - Higher TierQuestion paper for June 2023 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose - Higher Tier (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose - Higher TierMark scheme for June 2023 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose - Higher Tier (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose (Foundation)Question paper for June 2023 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2023 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose - Higher TierQuestion paper for June 2023 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose - Higher Tier (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose - Higher TierMark scheme for June 2023 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose - Higher Tier (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Examiners' reportExaminer report for June 2023 Examiners' report (PDF on wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2023
January 2023
1 paper
June 2022
7 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2022 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary (Higher) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2022 Unit 1: Prose, different cultures, and poetry, contemporary - Found (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2022 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose - Higher TierMark scheme for June 2022 Unit 2A: Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose - Higher Tier (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2022 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose (Foundation) (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose - Higher TierMark scheme for June 2022 Unit 2B: Contemporary drama and literary heritage prose - Higher Tier (PDF on pastpapers.download.wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Examiners' reportExaminer report for June 2022 Examiners' report (PDF on wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2022
January 2022
1 paper
January 2020
1 paper
June 2019
1 paper · grade boundaries
January 2019
1 paper
June 2018
1 paper
January 2018
1 paper
June 2017
1 paper
January 2017
1 paper
June 2016
1 paper
January 2016
1 paper
Specimen
1 paper
- WJEC GCSE English Literature - Specimen Assessment Materials (For teaching - WALES ONLY)Question paper for Specimen WJEC GCSE English Literature - Specimen Assessment Materials (For teaching - WALES ONLY) (PDF on wjec.co.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen WJEC GCSE English Literature - Specimen Assessment Materials (For teaching - WALES ONLY)
Common questions
Where can I find English Literature past papers from WJEC?
This page links every English Literature paper WJEC publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with January 2026. Each link opens the PDF on WJEC's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once WJEC makes it public.
Are there mark schemes for these English Literature papers?
Yes, 7 of the 8 question papers here have a mark scheme, and 18 have an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.
What were the English Literature grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 160 out of 200 uniform marks and a C needed 120. The grade boundaries for every series from June 2019 to June 2026 are on this course's grade boundaries page, and each series of papers here links to its own year's table, so you can mark a paper and read your grade.
Where is the English Literature specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: WJEC's own English Literature specification (3720), a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked.
How can I practise more English Literature questions?
Once you have worked through the papers, cookie has a practice deck for this course with fresh questions based on the specification and past papers, feedback on what you write, and spaced repetition.
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