Higher Media
Course Specification (01/10/24)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Media course specification October 2024
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 Analysis of media content Specimen Question Paper August 2023
- Higher The role of media Specimen Question Paper August 2018
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
Coursework (19/05/2023)
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.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (27/11/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further Understanding Standards materials for this subject can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Assignment Briefs
Webinars
Webinar (recording 05 november 2024): Assignment from session 2024-2025
Webinar (recording 31 January 2024): Question Paper 2: The role of Media from session 2023-2024
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- Question Paper 2: The role of Media from session 2023-2024 Evidence
- Question Paper 2: The role of Media from session 2023-2024 Commentary
Webinar (recording 9 February 2022): Assignment from session 2022-2023
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- Assignment from session 2022-2023 evidence (925 KB)
- Assignment from session 2022-2023 commentary (723 KB)
Question Paper 1 from session 2021-2022 (revised April 2023)
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- Question Paper Candidate Evidence
- Question 1 Candidate Commentary
- Question 2 Candidate Commentary
- Question 3 Candidate Commentary
Question Paper 2 from session 2021-2022 (revised April 2023)
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- Question Paper Candidate Evidence (747 KB)
- Question Paper Candidate Commentary (673 KB)
Audio Presentation
- Overview of Course Assessment (16 minutes) (35.41 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
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (23/09/2024)
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
- 2024 Higher Media course report September 2024
- 2023 Higher Media course report October 2023
- 2022 Higher Media course report September 2022