Higher Modern Studies

Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

There was no Round 1 verification activity at this level in 2016.

• 2018 Higher Modern Studies Course Report August 2018
• 2017 Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2017
• 2016 Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2016
• 2015 Higher Modern Studies Course Report Oct 2015
• Modern Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
• Modern Studies Verification Key Messages October 2016
• Modern Studies Verification Key Messages October 2015

• Modern Studies: Quality Assurance - external verification

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
  August 2018
• Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 2 (Gaelic Medium)
  June 2019

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.

• Research Evidence for Higher Modern Studies  
  July 2018
• Research Evidence for Higher Modern Studies 
  July 2018

Flyleafs 2019

• Guidance on conditions of assessment

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

• Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Audio Presentation

• Overview of course assessment - presentation with audio (29 minutes) (30.09 MB)

Changes to understanding standards materials

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.