Advanced 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.
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Specification (Gaelic Medium)
February 2020 - Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Specification
September 2019
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
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Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper
September 2019
Coursework (13/12/2021)
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.
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Approved List of Dissertations October 2021
- Project-dissertation title feedback form October 2021
- Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher Modern Studies September 2019
Flyleafs
Understanding Standards (March 2021)
Additional resources session 2021-22
New – New materials not previously published
Updated – published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22
Carried forward – published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22
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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.
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Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Course assessment overview
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
Course Reports
There was no round 1 verification activity at this level in 2017.
- 2016 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report
September 2016 - 2017 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2017
- 2018 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2018
- 2019 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2019
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.
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies 2020-21 key messages (143 KB)
June 2021
Verification Reports
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Related Information
Contact Information
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