Higher Philosophy

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

• Higher Philosophy Course Specification
  September 2018

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

• 2019 Higher Philosophy Course Report
  October 2019
• 2018 Higher Philosophy Course Report
  October 2018
• 2017 Higher Philosophy Course Report October 2017
• 2016 Higher Philosophy Course Report October 2016
• 2015 Higher Philosophy Course Report Oct 2015
• Philosophy Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
• Philosophy Verification Key Messages October 2016
• Philosophy: Quality Assurance - external verification

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

• Higher Philosophy Specimen Question Paper 1
  March 2019
• Higher Philosophy Specimen Question Paper 2
  September 2018

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Audio Presentation

• Overview of course assessment - presentation with audio (10minutes) (16.68 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.

• National 5 and Higher Philosophy Arguments in Action (191 KB)
• Knowledge and Doubt additional support (184 KB)