Higher Computing Science
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).
Coursework (31/08/2023)
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.
- Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Computing Science
August 2023 - Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Computing Science
August 2023 - Specimen coursework assessment task for Higher Computing Science (e-files)
August 2023
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
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
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (14/09/2023)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2023 Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2018 - 2017 Higher Computing Science Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
- Computing Science Verification Key Messages Round 2
June 2017 - 2019 Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Computing Science Course Report
September 2018 - Computing Science Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017
Course support (11/10/2023)
- Past exam questions for revised Higher Computing Science
October 2023 - Audio presentation - Identifying A and C Marks at Higher (33.02 MB)
The Web design and development exemplification in the course support notes can be used with reference to the following file:
The Database design and development exemplification in the course support notes can be used with reference to the following file:
- Hotel Bookings (67 KB)
Reference language
- Reference language for Computing Science (479 KB)
September 2016 - Reference language for Computing Science (summary) (224 KB)
September 2016
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330