Externally Assessed Units
The Higher English award comprises three externally assessed elements:
Element Time in exam % of overall mark
1. Close Reading 1 hour 45 minutes 40%
2. Critical Essay 1 hour 30 minutes 40%
3. Folio of Writing Submitted to SQA before exam 20%
Internally Assessed Units (NABs)
In order to qualify for your full award, you must also attain a pass standard in Close Reading, Textual Analysis, and Writing during your course of study.
These internal assessments are conducted on a Pass/ Fail basis only, and the actual marks you achieve do not count towards your final award.
The Higher English award comprises three externally assessed elements:
Element Time in exam % of overall mark
1. Close Reading 1 hour 45 minutes 40%
2. Critical Essay 1 hour 30 minutes 40%
3. Folio of Writing Submitted to SQA before exam 20%
Internally Assessed Units (NABs)
In order to qualify for your full award, you must also attain a pass standard in Close Reading, Textual Analysis, and Writing during your course of study.
These internal assessments are conducted on a Pass/ Fail basis only, and the actual marks you achieve do not count towards your final award.