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.
This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following:
The course comprises four optional areas of study. You will choose one area of study from:
History and historiography
Topics covered may include:
Individual and community
Topics covered may include:
Heroes and heroism
Topics covered may include:
Comedy, satire and society
Topics covered may include:
The course assessment consists of two components totalling 150 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.
SQA Past Papers Classical Studies Advanced Higher
SQA Specimen Classical Studies Advanced Higher Question Paper
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