National 5 Media
Course Specification (03/06/2026)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Session 2026-27 onwards
- National 5 Media course specification June 2026
Session 2025-26
- National 5 Media course specification June 2025
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).
Session 2026-27 onwards
- National 5 Media specimen question paper June 2026
Session 2025-26
- National 5 Media specimen question paper October 2025
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 (03/06/2026)
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.
Session 2026-27 onwards
Assignment template
Optional template to download for the submission of the Coursework Assessment Task for National 5 Media. The template sets out the criteria for the assignment in separate boxes. Please note that the size of each box can be amended to suit candidate needs.
Session 2025-26
Understanding Standards (09/02/2026)
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.
Webinar (recording)
A recording of the National 5 Webinar 13 January 2025 can be found on the SQA Secure site (access via your SQA Coordinator)
Course assessment from session 2022-2023 (17 January 2022)
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- Question Paper Candidate Evidence(122 KB)
- Question Paper Candidate Commentary(158 KB)
- Assignment Candidate Evidence(1.14 MB) (A
- Assignment Candidate Commentary(166 KB)
Course assesment from session 2020-21 (13 January 2020)
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Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (11/09/2025)
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
- 2025 National 5 Media course report September 2025
- 2024 National 5 Media course report September 2024
- 2023 National 5 Media course report October 2023