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 (07/08/2024)

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.

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 (01/10/2024)

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