In human society and its environment (HSIE), both subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Years 7 to 10.
Students learn specific historical and geographical concepts and skills in history and geography. They also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live through elective subjects in Years 7 to 10 (Stages 4 to 5).
A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:
- research, gather and analyse information
- question and make judgements
- write for a variety of purposes.
In Year 10, students can also choose the elective of world history.
In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:
- Ancient History Year 12
- History Year 11
- History Extension Year 12
- Legal Studies Year 12
- Modern History Year 12
- Psychology Year 11
- Studies of Religion Year 11.