SQA research

Our Policy, Analysis and Standards team is responsible for commissioning, carrying out and collating research to inform and support all aspects of SQA’s activities.

Code of Research Practice

The core principles for SQA research; ensuring it is useful, reliable, ethical, equitable and sustainable.

Education reform

Our research contributing to the review and changes happening in education in Scotland.

2023 Awarding

Learners and practitioners research on 2023 awarding of National 5, Higher and Advanced Highers.

Find SQA research

Evaluations, reports and research which informs and supports our work.

Generative AI Research

Analysis of the Generative AI Consultation Survey conducted in November 2023.

NextGen: HN Evaluation Research

Research reports on suitability of NextGen: HN design principles.