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History Extension
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History Extension Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
This course provides students with opportunities to examine the way history is constructed and the role of historians. Students apply their understanding to undertake an individual investigative project, focusing on an area of changing historical interpretation.
Read the full History Extension course description.
Read the version log for History Extension Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
Have your say History Extension 12
NESA recently released this draft syllabus for feedback as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the online survey.
Your feedback will inform the final syllabus.
Related industries
The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.
Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:
Year 12 school-based assessment in 2024
In recognition of continuing school disruption, NESA has extended the 2023 flexibility for school-based assessment rules to Year 12 students undertaking the HSC in 2024. These changes affect the published Assessment and Reporting requirements. Please ensure you follow the school-based assessment advice for the 2024 HSC.
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Assessment and examination materials
The examination specifications and materials can be found in the Assessment and Examination Materials section below.