Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical 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.
2022 revision support for learners (Mar 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
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Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
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.
Flyleafs
Understanding Standards (Feb 2022)
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
- New - Presentation, candidate evidence and commentaries - Question Paper and Dissertation
- Carried forward – Audio Presentation - Question Paper and Dissertation (26 minutes) (38.92 MB)
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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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Please note: For session 2020-21 there have been modifications to this course. The materials below should therefore be viewed along with the National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21.
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 2 verification activity at this level in 2017.
- 2019 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Course Report
October 2019 - Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
June 2019 - 2018 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report
September 2018 - Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2018 - 2017 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report
October 2017 - 2016 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report
September 2016
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.
Verification Reports
There was no Round 2 verification activity at this level in 2017.
- 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 - 2019 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Course Report October 2019
- 2018 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report September 2018
- Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2018
- 2017 Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies Course Report October 2017
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Contact Information
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