Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies

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 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Course Specification August 2019

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 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
  June 2019

• Guidance on conditions of assessment

• Coursework for External Assessment

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• 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.

Audio Presentation

• Overview of course assessment 2021-2022 (38.92 MB)
• Overview of course assessment 2020-2021 (38.92 MB)
• Overview of course assessment 2019-2020 (7.05 MB)

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional Resources session 2020-22

Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.

Course Reports

• 2024 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report November 2024
• 2023 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report October 2023
• 2022 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course Report October 2022

Verification Reports

• Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1
  March 2017
• Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
  June 2019
• Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2018