Higher Economics
Course Specification (28/05/2024)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Session 2024-25 onwards
Session 2023-24
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
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).
- Higher Economics specimen question paper August 2024
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 (26/08/2024)
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.
- Coursework Assessment Task for Higher Economics August 2024
- Coursework Assessment Task for Higher Economics - Assignment Notes August 2024
Assignment template
- Instructions for submitting National 5 and Higher Economics assignments January 2024
- Higher Economics Assignment Template
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 (22/10/2024)
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 Presentation
- Revisions to Course Specification and Specimen Question paper 2024 - presentation with audio (16.74 MB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
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 (23/09/2024)
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
- 2024 Higher Economics course report September 2024
- 2023 Higher Economics course report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Economics course report September 2022