Reminder on the updated set texts for AS and A Level English Literature

For AS and A Level English Literature (H072/H472), we can confirm we're updating three Shakespeare set texts for Component 01: Drama and pre-1900 poetry. We first informed centres about these set texts proposals in September 2023.

The changes will take place for first teach September 2025, with first assessment for AS Level in June 2026 and A Level in June 2027.

We're planning on final A Level assessment in June 2026 for the following set texts:

• Coriolanus 
• Twelfth Night 
• Measure for Measure

At this point, we'll remove these texts from our approved list of teaching material.

For first teaching in September 2025, we will replace the set texts above with the following Shakespeare plays:

• Othello
• The Taming of the Shrew
• King Lear

If you have any queries about this update, please call our Customer Support Centre on 01223 553998, or email us at english@ocr.org.uk. 

Qualification

• English Literature - H072, H472 (from 2015)