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The Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) is the coursework component of AQA A-Level English Literature, worth 20% of the total qualification. It requires you to write a 2,500-word comparative essay on two texts of your choice. The NEA tests your ability to work independently, select appropriate texts, develop a focused comparative task, and sustain an argument over an extended piece of writing.
Understanding the regulations is essential. Failure to follow them can result in disqualification or capped marks. This lesson sets out everything you need to know.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Component | Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) |
| Weighting | 20% of total A-Level |
| Total marks | 50 marks |
| Word count | 2,500 words (excluding bibliography and quotations embedded in the text) |
| Format | Comparative critical study of two texts |
| Assessment | Internally assessed by your teacher, externally moderated by AQA |
| Assessment objectives | AO1 (communication), AO2 (methods), AO3 (context), AO4 (connections), AO5 (critical debate) — all five are assessed |
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