Advanced Higher Economics
Guidance on topics for the question paper for session 2024-25
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.
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).
- Advanced Higher Economics Specimen Question Paper
September 2019
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 (9/12/2021)
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 (22/10/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Audio Presentation
- Revisions to Course Specification and Specimen Question paper 2024 - presentation with audio (10.99 MB)
Webinar (recording)
Course assessment overview 01 October 2019
- Download webinar (70.13 MB)
Course assessment overview 22 January 2019
- Download webinar (85.46 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)
Course Reports
- 2024 Advanced Higher Economics course report September 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Economics course report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Economics course report September 2022