Why study Classical Studies?

Classical Studies develops your knowledge and understanding of classical Greek and Roman civilisations by comparing these societies with the modern world. You will use investigating and analysing skills to understand, explain and link the classical and modern worlds.

Classical Studies also provides you with a useful background for work such as comparative literary studies, classical languages, archaeology, medieval studies and European studies.

Career Pathways

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Arts, Social Sciences and Languages

Information, Culture and Heritage

What do I need to get in?

This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following:

• Higher Classical Studies

What will I study?

The course comprises four optional areas of study. You will choose one area of study from:

• History and historiography
• Individual and community
• Heroes and heroism
• Comedy, satire and society

You will develop subject skills, knowledge and understanding throughout the course by:

• analysing, evaluating and synthesising evidence from a wide range of sources
• structuring and sustaining detailed lines of argument
• evaluating some of the religious, political, social, moral or cultural aspects of ancient Greek and Roman civilisation
• comparing and contrasting classical Greek and Roman societies with later times
• justifying appropriate research issues
• planning a programme of research
• researching, collecting and recording information
• explaining approaches to organising, presenting and referencing findings
• using appropriate referencing conventions
• gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of universal human themes and values which have a continuing impact on contemporary society
• gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of classical sources.

How will I be assessed?

The course assessment consists of two components totalling 150 marks:

• Component 1 - Question paper (100 marks)
• Component 2 - Project: Dissertation (50 marks).

For Component 2, you will research, analyse and make comparisons between the classical and modern worlds within the context of a complex classical studies issue.

Both the question papers and the project are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across course assessment.

The course assessment is graded A-D.

Study Materials

• SQA Past Papers Classical Studies Advanced Higher
• SQA Specimen Classical Studies Advanced Higher Question Paper
• Ushare Study Resources
   

What can I go on to next?

Further study, training or employment in:

• Arts, Social Sciences and Languages
• Information, Culture and Heritage

Which jobs are related to this subject?

• Classical Studies - Related Careers