Advanced Higher Computing Science

Course Specification (28/09/2023)

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 (31/08/2023)

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).

Coursework (28/09/2023)

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 SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.

Course assessment overview

Webinar (recording)

Changes to understanding standards materials

Please note Understanding Standards material 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. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.

Course reports (14/09/2023)

Course Reports

Verification Reports

In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.

Course support (11/10/2023)

The Database design and development exemplification in the course support notes can be used with reference to the following file:

Reference language

Workbook

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