The assessment requirements for all SQA Sociology levels are detailed in the tables below:
| Subject Name | Sociology |
| Subject Level | Higher |
| What is the 2020-21 course structure? (eg Course Theory & Practical Assignment) | Course Theory & Research Assignment |
| How many formal assessments are expected between March and June? | 1 |
| Are assessments long or short? | Long |
| Likely Duration | 110 minutes |
| Exam formality | Formally supervised under exam conditions |
| How much of the 2020-21 revised course will be covered by this/these assessments? | 100% of the 2020-21 revised course |
| What % of the 2019-20 course does this represent? | 70% (30% removed by SQA for 2020-21) |
| Topics expected in the assessment(s) | 1. Human Society, 2.Culture & Identity |
| Assessment Format | Short response answers for Human Society, Essay for Culture & Identity |
| Are there any additional assessed components? (eg practical assignment) | Yes, an independentally produced research assignment |
| How are these to be assessed? | Teacher graded, based on submitted assignment |
| In terms of grading, what is the balance of each component | Exam Paper worth 55 marks, Assignment worth 30 marks |
