Adjusted Study Design for 2020 only
Teachers should note that they should only access the 2020 Adjusted Study Design. Deletions are in red coloured text and strike through while changes are in blue coloured text and highlighted. It is imperative that the revised 2020 Adjusted Study Design is used for the remainder of 2020.
Examinations will be based on the key knowledge and skills contained in the 2020 Adjusted Study Design. The 2020 Adjusted Study Design includes adjustments to the key knowledge and skills and the scope of the assessment. Teachers can be assured that students will only be externally assessed on the content in the 2020 Adjusted Study Design.
The VCE History Study Design comprises:
Unit 1: The making of empires 1400–1775
Unit 2: Empires at work 1400–1775
Units 1 and 2: Twentieth century history
Unit 1: Ancient Mesopotamia
Unit 2: Ancient Egypt
Unit 2: Early China
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Units 3 and 4: Ancient History.
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Units 3 and 4: Australian History.
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Units 3 and 4: Revolutions .
Frequently asked questions for 2020 Adjusted Study Design
Frequently asked questions raised during the VCE adjusted study design webinar for VCE History.
Support material
Advice for teachers - Global empires
Contains advice about assessment and designing teaching and learning activities.
Advice for teachers - Twentieth century history
Contains advice about assessment and designing teaching and learning activities.
Frequently asked questions
Global empires resources
A list of suitable resources for Global empires Units 1 and 2.
Twentieth century history resources A list of suitable resources for Twentieth century history Units 1 and 2.
Study summary
A summary of the VCE History Study Design for 2016-2021.
Study design for implementation in 2022
The newly accredited History Study Design that was to be delivered by schools in 2021 will be delayed by 12 months and will be delivered by schools in 2022. The accreditation period will now be 2022 to 2026. This study design will be published on this webpage in February 2021. A copy of the History Study Design 2022–2026 is available on request, please email
vcaa.vce.curriculum@edumail.vic.gov.au.
In 2021, schools must ensure they use the
History Units 1–4: 2016–2021 Study Design.
Study Design - Accreditation period 2016–2021
The accreditation period has been extended and now expires 31 December 2021. Do not use in 2020 refer to the Adjusted Study Design for 2020 at the top of this webpage.
Curriculum Manager
Gerard Martin
Curriculum Manager - History/Civics
tel: + 61 3 9032 1694
email:
Gerard.Martin@education.vic.gov.au
Curriculum Managers lead, manage and support the production, review and development of senior secondary curriculum and assessment materials. They also provide policy advice and implementation support for Foundation to Year 12 curriculum and assessment.