Higher Philosophy
Course Specification (March 2022)
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
March 2022
2022 revision support for learners (March 2022)
We have updated this document to provide information on the modifications made to course assessments (coursework and exams) at the start of academic year 2021-22.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
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
March 2019 - Higher Philosophy Specimen Question Paper 2
September 2018
Understanding Standards (May 2022)
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Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
New - Question Paper Model Questions
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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.
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.
Course Reports
- 2016 Higher Philosophy Course Report
September 2016 - 2017 Higher Philosophy Course Report
October 2017 - 2019 Higher Philosophy Course Report October 2019
- 2018 Higher Philosophy Course Report October 2018
- Philosophy: Quality Assurance - external verification
2021 Key Messages
The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021.
This report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted.
- Higher Philosophy 2020-21 key messages
June 2021
Verification Reports
- Philosophy Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017 - 2019 Higher Philosophy Course Report October 2019
- 2018 Higher Philosophy Course Report October 2018
CPD
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.
Course support
Ushare open learning resources
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Contact Information
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- 0345 279 1000
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- 0303 333 0330