Higher Classical Studies
Course Specification
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).
- Higher Classical Studies: Classical Society Specimen Question Paper
October 2022 - Higher Classical Studies: Classical Literature Specimen Question Paper
September 2019
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 Classical Studies
September 2019 - Classical Studies Higher Assignment Resource Sheet for Printing
December 2018 - Classical Studies Higher Assignment Resource Sheet
December 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 (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Course assessment overview
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio (12.65 MB) (8 minutes)
Webinar (recording 23 February 2021): Question Paper 1 session 2021-2022
- Download webinar
- Webinar Q&A (97 KB)
Webinar (recording 23 March 2021): Question Paper 2 session 2021-2022
- Download webinar
- Webinar Q&A (121 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
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 Classical Studies Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 Higher Classical Studies Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 Higher Classical Studies Course Report
October 2019 - 2018 Higher Classical Studies Course Report
August 2018 - 2017 Higher Classical Studies Course Report
October 2017
- Classical Studies: Quality Assurance - external verification
Verification Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
Ushare open learning resources
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330