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.
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 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Specimen Question Paper 1
October 2022 - Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Specimen Question Paper 2
June 2022
2021
- Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Question Paper 1 (231 KB)
- Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Question Paper 2 (198 KB)
- Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Paper 1 Marking Instructions (384 KB)
- Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Paper 2 Marking Instructions (174 KB)
Coursework
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 Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
August 2019 - Higher RMPS Assignment Resource Sheet
February 2019 - Higher RMPS Assignment Resource Sheet for Printing
February 2019
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
- Overview of course assessment 2021 (42.32 MB)
- Question paper 2021 (59 bytes)
- Overveiw of course assessment 2018 (59 bytes)
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 (03/11/2024)
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 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report November 2024
- 2023 Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report October 2022
- 2022 Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report October 2023