Higher Drama
Course Specification (19/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Drama course specification
May 2023
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Drama Specimen Question Paper
August 2023
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework assessment task for Higher Drama
September 2018
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Course assessment overview
Webinar (recording 7 December 2022): course assessment from session 2022-2023
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- Webinar Q&A (105 KB)
- Candidate Evidence and Commentaries Question Paper 2022 (published November 2023)
Webinar (recording 9 November 2021): course assessment from session 2021-2022
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- Webinar Q&A (146 KB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional resources session 2020-22
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (14/09/2023)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2023 Higher Drama Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 Higher Drama Course Report
October 2022 - 2019 Higher Drama Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Drama Course Report
September 2018 - 2017 Higher Drama Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
There was no round 2 verification activity at this level in 2017-22.
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Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330