Higher Classical Studies

Course Specification (14/05/2024)

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Session 2024-25 onwards

Session 2023-24

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.

Coursework (14/05/2024)

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.

Session 2024-25 onwards

Session 2023-24

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Audio Presentation

Webinar (recording)

Question Paper 1 session 2021-2022

Question Paper 2 session 2021-2022 (recorded 23 March 2021)

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

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

Verification Reports

In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.

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