Advanced Higher Economics
Guidance on topics for the question paper for session 2023-24
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
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Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Advanced Higher Economics 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 (9/12/2021)
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.
Understanding Standards (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Course assessment overview
Video overview of course assessment (January 2020)
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Video overview of course assessment (January 2019)
- Download webinar (85.46 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
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review.
Course reports (26/09/2023)
Course Reports
- 2023 Advanced Higher Economics Course Report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Economics Course Report September 2022
- 2019 Advanced Higher Economics Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Advanced Higher Economics Course Report September 2018
- 2017 Advanced Higher Economics Course Report October 2017
Verification Reports
Ushare open learning resources
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Contact Information
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