Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
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.
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.
There was no round 2 verification activity at this level in 2017.
There was no Round 2 verification activity at this level in 2016.
- 2017 Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report October 2017
- 2016 Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report October 2016
- 2015 Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report
- Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
- Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Verification Key Messages October 2016
- Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Verification Key Messages October 2015
Assessment
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Specimen Question Paper 1
September 2018 - Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Specimen Question Paper 2
September 2018
Past Papers and 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.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
Resources
Understanding Standards
- Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
- Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects
Please note: Understanding Standards material is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up to date.
CPD
Events
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies events
These events 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:
Wednesday 10 October 2018 - Glasgow Thursday 11 October 2018 - Edinburgh Friday 12 October 2018 - Aberdeen 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.