Higher Philosophy
Essential Information
Course Specification
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
Course Reports
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
- 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
Assessment
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Philosophy Specimen Question Paper 1
September 2018 - Higher Philosophy Specimen Question Paper 2
September 2018
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Resources
Understanding Standards
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
CPD
Events
Philosophy event
This event will focus on the revised course assessment for session 2018-19 onwards. Delegates will take part in workshops, where they will have the opportunity to review and discuss the revised course documents with colleagues. They will also have the opportunity to have their questions answered by senior examining team members.
When and where:
Thursday 15 November 2018 - Stirling To book please register on our booking systemAdditional 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.