Advanced Higher History

Course Specification (31/05/2024)

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 (10/01/2025)

Qualifications Scotland is fully committed to advancing anti-racism across all qualifications. Past papers and marking instructions may have been based on previous versions of our course specifications and therefore may not be in alignment with current decolonised terminology.

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Specimen question paper

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

Coursework (08/08/2025)

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 (30/06/2026)

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.

Webinar (recordings)

Question Paper from session 2020-2021 (09 March 2021)

Dissertation from session 2020-2021 (16 March 2021)

Audio Presentation

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

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

Course reports (23/10/2025)

Course support

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