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
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 Classical Studies: classical literature specimen question paper August 2024
- Higher Classical Studies: classical society 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 (14/05/2024)
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.
- Higher Classical Studies coursework assessment task May 2024
- Higher Classical Studies assignment resource sheet for printing December 2018
- Higher Classical Studies assignment resource sheet December 2018
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 (19/11/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio(12.65 MB) (8 minutes)
Webinar (recording)
Question Paper 1 session 2021-2022
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- Webinar Q and A (97 KB)
Question Paper 2 session 2021-2022 (recorded 23 March 2021)
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- Webinar Q and A (121 KB)
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 (01/10/2024)
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 Classical Studies course report October 2024
- 2023 Higher Classical Studies course report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Classical Studies course report September 2022
Classical Studies: Quality Assurance - external verification
Verification Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
- Classical Studies Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
- Classical Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
Classical Studies: Quality Assurance - external verification