Higher Engineering Science
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.
- Higher Engineering Science Course Specification September 2018
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 Engineering Science Specimen Question Paper September 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 (12/09/2024)
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.
- Specimen Coursework Assessment Task for Higher Engineering Science September 2024
- Specimen Coursework Assessment Task Worksheet for Higher Engineering Science September 2024
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 (04/11/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Audio Presentation
Webinar (recording)
Course Assessment (04 September 2018)
- Download webinar (60.11 MB)
- Course Assessment Q and A (36 KB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (22/10/24)
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 Engineering Science course report October 2024
- 2023 Higher Engineering Science Course Report October 2023
- 2022 Higher Engineering Science Course Report September 2022