Technological studies


Technological Studies is a subject taught in Scottish secondary schools. It encompasses a wide range of engineering-related topics and provides a solid knowledge base for further study in engineering-related disciplines.
Past papers for all levels of the subject are available from the SQA website.
Course notes are available on the Learning Teaching Scotland website.

The ''Standard Grade'' Course

Pupils sit exams at both General and Credit level lasting 75 and 90 minutes, respectively.

The ''Higher'' Course

Pupils sit a 3 hour exam which determines their final grade. Three internal National Assessment Banks are sat, each of these must be passed to sit the final exam.

The ''Advanced Higher'' Course

Pupils sit a 3 hour examination which determines their final grade.