HSIE: Human Society and Its Environment

Ancient History

This course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of the ancient past. Through archaeological and written sources, students study a range of features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world.

Business Studies

This course provides students with opportunities to develop an understanding of how theoretical and practical aspects of business combine. Students study contemporary business issues through case studies and apply their knowledge to problems encountered in the business environment.

Legal Studies

This course provides students with opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution and law reform. Students investigate the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.

Modern History

This course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of modern history. Through various sources, students study a range of people, ideas, movements, events and developments that have shaped the modern world.

Society and Culture

This course provides students with opportunities to develop social and cultural literacy and how interactions shape human behaviour. Drawing on cross-disciplinary concepts and social and cultural research methods, students undertake research in an area of particular interest to them and present their findings for external assessment in the Personal Interest Project (PIP).