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WJEC Eduqas GCSE (C700QS)
Everything you need for your WJEC Eduqas English Language GCSE. Two components covering 20th-century literature reading, creative prose writing, non-fiction reading, and writing for real purposes — fully broken down with exam technique and marking-guide guidance.
Exam Board
WJEC Eduqas
Specification
C700QS
Total Exam Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Total Marks
160 (+ Spoken Language)
| Component | Duration | Marks | % of GCSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — 20th Century Literature Reading & Creative Prose Writing | 1 hr 45 min | 80 | 40% |
| Paper 2 — 19th & 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading & Writing for Real Purposes | 2 hr | 80 | 60% |
| Spoken Language Endorsement | N/A | Separate | Reported separately |
Understand exactly what each component covers, how it is structured, and what the marker is looking for.
Section A: Reading a 20th-century literary prose extract with structured questions. Section B: One creative prose writing task from a choice of four titles. 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks.
Section A: Reading two non-fiction extracts (one 19th century, one 21st century) with structured and extended response questions. Section B: Two writing for real purposes tasks. 2 hours, 80 marks.
1 hour 45 minutes • 80 marks • 40% of GCSE
2 hours • 80 marks • 60% of GCSE
Every question targets specific skills. Understanding them helps you know exactly what markers want.
Select and synthesise evidence from different texts.
ReadingAnalyse effects on readers, using relevant subject terminology.
ReadingCompare across two or more texts, supported by detailed references. Primarily assessed in Paper 2.
Reading (Paper 2)Support evaluation with appropriate textual references. Assessed in Paper 1 Section A.
Reading (Paper 1)Select and adapt tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas using structural and grammatical features.
WritingCandidates must use accurate Standard English with control of grammar.
WritingDive deeper into specific areas of the WJEC Eduqas English Language GCSE.
WJEC Eduqas uses the term “Component” rather than “Paper.” Paper 1 focuses on 20th-century literature and creative writing, while Paper 2 covers 19th and 21st-century non-fiction with writing for real purposes.
Paper 1 reading uses a 20th-century literary prose extract — neither AQA (which uses fiction from any period) nor Edexcel (which uses 19th-century fiction) share this exact focus. Expect extracts from novels or short stories published between 1900 and 1999.
Unlike AQA and Edexcel, where the non-fiction writing section requires one extended piece, WJEC Eduqas Paper 2 requires two shorter writing for real purposes tasks. This tests your ability to adapt to different forms and audiences within the same exam sitting.
Paper 1's creative writing section is strictly prose — narrative or descriptive writing. AQA also offers descriptive/narrative, but Edexcel gives broader imaginative writing options. WJEC provides a choice of four titles.
Paper 1 is worth 40% and Paper 2 is worth 60%. This contrasts with AQA's 50/50 split and differs from Edexcel's 40/60 weighting (though the content focus of each paper is different).
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