Higher Classical Studies

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

• Higher Classical Studies course specification May 2024

Session 2023-24

• Higher Classical Studies course specification July 2019

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.

Session 2024-25 onwards

• Higher Classical Studies coursework assessment task May 2024

Session 2023-24

• Higher Classical Studies coursework assessment task September 2019
• Higher Classical Studies assignment resource sheet for printing December 2018
• Higher Classical Studies assignment resource sheet December 2018

• Guidance on conditions of assessment

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

• Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• 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

• Download webinar
• 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

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

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.

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