Higher Administration and IT
Course Specification (29/07/2024)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
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).
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.
- Higher Administration and IT question paper (295 KB)
- Higher Administration and IT marking instructions (169 KB)
- Higher Administration and IT assignment (764 KB)
- Higher Administration and IT assignment electronic files (168 KB)
- Higher Administration and IT assignment marking instructions (449 KB)
- Higher Administration and IT assignment instructions for teachers (132 KB)
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.
- Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Administration and IT Supplementary Files
March 2019 - Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Administration and IT
March 2019
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 (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Webinar (recording)
- Download webinar (86.29 MB)
Audio presentation
- Overview of Course Assignment Presentation with audio 2021-2022 (32.46 MB)
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio 2018 (8 minutes) (10.24 MB)
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
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (23/09/2024)
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
- 2024 Higher Administration and IT course report September 2024
- 2023 Higher Administration and IT course report October 2023
- 2022 Higher Administration and IT course report October 2022
Administration and IT: Quality Assurance - external verification