Ancient history examines past societies using a wide variety of written and archaeological sources. A study of ancient history allows students to:

• investigate past people, societies, events and historical sites using the methods of historians and archaeologists
• understand the influence the ancient past has on the present and future
• analyse written and archaeological evidence, question interpretations of available evidence, appreciate the need to conserve historical sites and consider changing interpretations of the past
• communicate about history in a variety of forms.

The NESA ancient history page contains the syllabus and support materials including a sample assessment schedule, standards packages, HSC exam specifications and specimen papers.

Support materials for the new syllabus

See the programming page for support materials for the new ancient history syllabus.