Higher Modern Studies
Course Specification (20/12/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Modern Studies Course Specification (Gaelic translation)
December 2023 - Higher Modern Studies Course Specification
July 2019
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).
- Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 1
August 2018 - Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 1 (Gaelic Medium)
June 2019 - Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 2
October 2022 - Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 2 (Gaelic Medium)
June 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
- Higher Modern Studies Question Paper 1
- Higher Modern Studies Paper 1 Marking Instructions
- Higher Modern Studies Question Paper 2
- Higher Modern Studies Paper 2 Marking Instructions
Coursework
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.
- Coursework assessment task for Higher Modern Studies
August 2019 - Research Evidence for Higher Modern Studies
July 2018 - Research Evidence for Higher Modern Studies
July 2018
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
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Overview of course assessment 2020-2021- presentation with audio (35.48 MB)
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Overview of course assessment 2018-2019 - presentation with audio (29 minutes) (30.09 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
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (14/09/2023)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2023 Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2022
- 2019 Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Higher Modern Studies Course Report August 2018
- 2017 Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2017
Verification Reports
Ushare open learning resources
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Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
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- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330