SCQF Points
24
Commitment
160 hours
Online
Self-paced
Assessment
Assignment & Exam
Duration
9 months
No of Units
3

The National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course helps candidates to develop an understanding of the society in which they live and work through learning about, and from, religious beliefs, non-religious viewpoints and personal experience.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of entry test.

No previous qualifications required. 

Progression

  • Higher RMPS, Higher Philosophy
  • Further Studies
  • Employment or Training

The course encourages candidates to develop values and beliefs and learn how to express them. It helps them to develop respect for others and an understanding of beliefs and practices which are different from their own. They develop an understanding of human beliefs, values and behaviour; and examine how religion, morality and philosophy might help people find meaning and purpose in life.

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SCQF Points
24
Commitment
160 hours
Online
Self-paced
Assessment
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