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Course Type: Board Developed Course (ATAR)
Units: 2
Prerequisites: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
Modern History engages students in an investigation of the forces that have shaped the world, based on the analysis and interpretation of sources. Students are provided the opportunity to investigate the possible motivations of individuals and groups and how they have shaped the world politically, culturally, economically and socially.
The Preliminary Course provides opportunities for students to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of modern history.
The HSC Course provides opportunities for students to apply their understanding of sources and relevant historiographical issues in the investigation of the modern world.
Year 11 Modules
Year 11 Modules
- Investigating Modern History
- An option from The Nature of Modern History
- At least two case studies
- Historical Investigation
- At least one topic from Shaping the Modern World
Extra Activities/Excursions: Excursion to the Sydney Jewish Museum to explore Nazi Germany and other examples of Power and Authority in the Modern World
HSC Modules
HSC Modules
- Power and Authority in the Modern World
- National Studies
- Peace and Conflict
- Change the Modern World
HSC Exam: 3 hours written
University / Careers
University / Careers
- Bachelor Primary Education
- Bachelor Secondary Education
- Bachelor Arts
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Global Studies
- Bachelor Theology
- Bachelor Journalism
- Bachelor Law
- Bachelor Criminology/Policing
- Bachelor International Relations
- Bachelor European Studies
- Bachelor Languages
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Secondary Education - Humanities
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Art History and Curatorship
- Bachelor Classical Studies
- Bachelor Archaeological Practices
- Bachelor Asia Studies
- Bachelor Pacific Studies
- Bachelor Creative Arts and Design - Art History
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