CCEA GCSE English Literature (5110): Exam Structure
Exam structure at a glance for CCEA GCSE English Literature (5110), with the links you need.
- Board
- CCEA
- Code
- 5110
- Exam papers
- 2
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
Plan the whole year: open this course in the Year Planner – every lesson dated around your term dates, with a coverage check. Free.
Track your class against these statements with Classfern Pro. What's in Pro Join the waiting list
Papers and weightings
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: The Study of Prose | 1 h 45 min | – | 30% |
| Unit 2: The Study of Drama and Poetry | 2 h | – | 50% |
| Unit 3: The Study of Shakespeare (controlled assessment) Non-exam assessment | 2 h | 40 | 20% |
Times are exam lengths (for coursework, the supervised time allowed). Summaries are in our own words.
Good to know
- Qualification number: 603/0784/5
- Grades: A*, A, B, C*, C, D, E, F, G (U)
Specification and past papers
Facts checked against: ccea.org.uk.
More packs
CCEA GCSE English Language · CCEA GCSE Mathematics · CCEA GCSE Religious Studies · CCEA GCSE Religious Studies · CCEA GCSE Double Award Science · All Northern Ireland packs
Facts taken from CCEA GCSE specifications and subject pages. Always check the current CCEA specification.
Northern Ireland: facts and links only. CCEA content is © CCEA and its terms forbid commercial reuse, so no CCEA text is shown here: read the statutory requirements on the CCEA website. Checked on 2026-10-20.
Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by CCEA or the Department of Education (Northern Ireland).