Advanced Higher Modern 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.
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies course specification September 2019
- Sònrachadh Cùrsa Àrd-Ìre Adhartach Nuadh-eòlas An Gearran 2020
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).
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper
September 2019
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 (01/08/2025)
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.
Understanding Standards (28/08/2025)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentations
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (09/10/2025)
Course Reports
- 2025 Advanced Higher Modern Studies course report October 2025
- 2024 Advanced Higher Modern Studies course report October 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Modern Studies course report September 2023