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Course and Assessment

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How is SQA Advanced Higher Classical Studies structured, and which themes does it examine?

The shape of the course: the study of Greek and Roman society through classical literature and classical society, the four optional themed sections, and how a centre selects what to teach.
How SQA Advanced Higher Classical Studies is built: the study of the ancient Greek and Roman world through classical literature and classical society, the four optional themed sections, and the skills that run through the whole course.
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What is the Advanced Higher Classical Studies project dissertation, and what does it reward?

The project dissertation: a single overview of the independent research essay, its place in the award, and what a strong piece does (a clear question, primary evidence, scholarship and a sustained argument).
A single overview of the SQA Advanced Higher Classical Studies project dissertation: the independent research essay, its place in the award, and what a strong piece does with a clear question, primary evidence, scholarship and a sustained line of argument.
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How is the Advanced Higher Classical Studies question paper structured, and how are the marks split?

The question paper: Part A classical literature source questions and Part B the classical society essay, the marks for each, the time allowed, and how to choose questions matching your sections.
The structure of the SQA Advanced Higher Classical Studies question paper: Part A classical literature source questions and Part B the classical society essay, how the marks divide, the time allowed, and how to choose the questions that match the sections you studied.
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What does SCQF level 7 mean for Advanced Higher Classical Studies, and how is the award graded?

The level and grading: SCQF level 7, the credit value, how the question paper and project dissertation combine for an award graded A to D, and what each grade signals.
What SCQF level 7 means for Advanced Higher Classical Studies, the credit value, how the 60 mark question paper and the 40 mark project dissertation combine, and how the award is graded A to D against published bands.
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