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Ancient History
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Examination clarifications
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Performance band descriptions
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Assessment and reporting
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Version log
Ancient History Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
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 of a range of features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world.
Read the full Ancient History course description.
Read the version log for Ancient History Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
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:
New syllabus implemented from 2027
The new Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026
- Plan and prepare to teach Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Ancient History Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
Detailed implementation information, including key features and resources, is available on the Human Society and Its Environment syllabus development page.
Syllabus elements
PDF format
DOWNLOAD PDFAncient History Stage 6 (2017) Syllabus PDF
Word format
DOWNLOAD WordAncient History Stage 6 (2017) Syllabus Word
Assessment and examination materials
The examination specifications and materials can be found in the Assessment and Examination Materials section below.
