WJEC GCSE English Language and Literature (Single Award) (3750QS): Exam Structure
Exam structure at a glance for WJEC GCSE English Language and Literature (Single Award) (3750QS), with the links you need.
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- Board
- WJEC (CBAC)
- Code
- 3750QS
- Exam papers
- 2
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Papers and weightings
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Context and Meaning | 1 h 30 min | 60 | 30% |
| Unit 2: Belonging (non-exam assessment, centre-marked, WJEC-moderated) Non-exam assessment | 7 h | 60 | 20% |
| Unit 3: Influence and Power (non-exam assessment) Non-exam assessment | 5 h 55 min | 50 | 20% |
| Unit 4a: Motivations | 1 h 30 min | 60 | 30% |
Times are exam lengths (for coursework, the supervised time allowed). Summaries are in our own words.
Good to know
- Qualification number: C00/5086/9
- Grades: A*–G (U unclassified)
- Rules: Unitised; pre-16 candidates must take at least 30% of the qualification by exam in the series of cash-in.
Specification and past papers
Facts checked against: wjec.co.uk.
More packs
WJEC GCSE English Language and Literature · All Wales packs
Facts taken from WJEC specifications and qualification pages. Always check the current WJEC specification.
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