Advanced Higher Computing Science
Course Specification (28/09/2023)
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Advanced Higher Computing Science Course Specification
September 2023
Past Papers and Marking Instructions (31/08/2023)
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).
Coursework (28/09/2023)
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.
Understanding Standards (13/06/2023)
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)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note Understanding Standards material 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)
Course Reports
- 2023 Advanced Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 Advanced Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2022
Verification Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
Course support (11/10/2023)
- Past exam questions for revised Advanced Higher Computing Science
October 2023 - Audio presentation - Identifying A and C marks at Advanced Higher (33.11 MB)
The Database design and development exemplification in the course support notes can be used with reference to the following file:
- Hotel Bookings (47 KB)
Reference language
- Reference language for Computing Science (479 KB)
September 2016 - Reference language for Computing Science (summary) (224 KB)
September 2016
Workbook
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330