Modern History

STAGE 2 - 2026

Modern History 

Year 12
Length

Full Year (20 SACE Credits)

Pre-requisites

C or higher in General or Pre-Lit English subject or a B or higher in Essential English

Additional Costs

NIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts 

  • Explore relationships among nations
  • Examine people, Events, and Ideas since 1945
  • Investigate International Politics
  • Analyse the nature of sources
  • Evaluate historical interpretations and contestability

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Historical Skills (50%)

  • Extended Responses 
  • Sources Analysis 
  • Empathy Tasks 

Assessment Type 2: Historical Study (20%) 

  • Inquiry 

Assessment Type 3: Externally Assessed (30%) 

  • Exam  

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Curious
  2. Driven
  3. Flexible Thinker

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