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).
- Advanced Higher Classical Studies Specimen Question Paper
August 2024 - Advanced Higher Classical Studies 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 (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)
- Download webinar(117.60 MB)
- Overview of course assessment - presentation with audio (12 minutes)(40.75 MB
Course Assessment
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- Webinar Q and A (101 KB)
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.
Additional resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (01/10/2024)
Course Reports
- 2024 Advanced Higher Classical Studies course report October 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Classical Studies course report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Classical Studies course report September 2022