Sociology SQA Assessment Requirements 2021

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

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