National 5 Sociology
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.
- N5 Sociology Course Specification 2017-18 session September 2017
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).
- Sociology Specimen Question Paper National 5
August 2017
2021
- National 5 Sociology Question Paper (234 KB)
- National 5 Sociology Marking Instructions (160 KB)
Coursework (19/10/2022)
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.
- National 5 Sociology assignments: instructions for teachers, lecturers and candidates (123 KB)
October 2022 - National 5 Sociology Assignment Candidate Template
November 2021 - National 5 Sociology Assignment Candidate Template (Google docs)
November 2021
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 (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (29/10/2024)
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 National 5 Sociology course report October 2024
- 2023 National 5 Sociology course report October 2023
- 2022 National 5 Sociology course report September 2022
Verification Reports
- Sociology Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
Course support (07/02/2024)
These course support notes are designed to assist teachers and lecturers when delivering National 5 Sociology and should be used in conjunction with the course specification and other guidance. The teaching guide, which accompanies the notes, augments the slides and should be read alongside them. These notes are not intended as a comprehensive course but should provide a basis for anyone delivering sociology, especially for the first time. The notes may be adapted as required and additional exemplification and contextualisation should be added.
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Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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