Advanced 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.

Past Papers and Marking Instructions (17/09/2025)

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 (13/12/2021)

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.

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

Understanding Standards (31/03/2025)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Further Understanding Standards materials for this subject can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.

 

Audio Discussions 

A series of audio discussions covering the optional sections of the Advanced Higher Classical Studies Question Paper:

Section 1: History and historiography (19.44 MB)

Section 2: Individual and community (16.20 MB)

Section 3: Heroes and heroism (18.06 MB)

Section 4: Comedy, satire and society (16.71 MB)

 

Webinar (recordings)

Course Assessment from session 2023-2024 (45 minutes)

Overview of course assessment session 2019-20 (50 minutes)

Course Assessment

Audio Presentation

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Course reports (30/10/2025)

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