Higher Modern Studies
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.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
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
October 2022 - Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 2 (Gaelic Medium)
June 2019
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
- Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 1
- Higher Modern Studies Paper 1 Marking Instructions
- Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 2
- Higher Modern Studies Paper 2 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.
- Coursework assessment task for Higher Modern Studies
August 2019 - Research Evidence for Higher Modern Studies
July 2018 - Research Evidence for Higher Modern Studies
July 2018
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
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Overview of course assessment 2020-2021- presentation with audio (35.48 MB)
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Overview of course assessment 2018-2019 - presentation with audio (29 minutes) (30.09 MB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (14/09/2023)
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
- 2023 Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2022
- 2019 Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Higher Modern Studies Course Report August 2018
- 2017 Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2017
Verification Reports
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Contact Information
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