Accreditation period 2016–2021
The accreditation period has been extended and now expires 31 December 2021.
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 .
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
Teachers are advised that the study design listed below is for use from 2022. This is available to teachers in preparation for the implementation of the new study in 2022. Additional resources will be added progressively as they become available.
For accreditation period 2022-2026
VCE History Study Design for implementation in 2022.
Advice for teachers for implementation in 2022.
Learning activities and assessment advice for teachers.
Implementation sessions
The VCAA has appointed the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria (HTAV) to organise a series of implementation sessions for VCE History teachers during Term 2, 2021. Please visit the
VCE professional learning page for further information and registration details.
In 2021, schools must ensure they use the
VCE History Study Design Units 1–4: 2016–2021.
Curriculum Manager
Gerry Martin
Curriculum Manager - History/Civics
tel: + 61 3 9059 5153
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.