11–12Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 12
Students investigate interactions between individuals, society, culture and environment across time as they develop a sociocultural research project on a selected topic of personal interest. They design and apply ethical research practices, examining different perspectives and the influence of continuity and change, to draw and communicate conclusions.
The Loading content is to be integrated as appropriate.
Conduct preliminary research and review academic literature to identify a research topic
Develop a research proposal that includes a hypothesis, relevant concepts, cross-cultural perspective(s) and evidence of planning for ethical research practices
Conduct secondary research to collect information and relevant data
Design and apply at least TWO primary research methods
Investigate cross-cultural perspective(s)
Investigate continuity and change and their influence(s) on individuals, groups and institutions
Document planning, progress, research methods and ethical considerations
Collect and interpret research data to identify trends
Synthesise information from primary and secondary research to draw conclusions
Analyse the topic, including cross-cultural perspective(s) and the influence of continuity and change
Evaluate sources, including the usefulness, validity and bias of information from data
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the research methods undertaken, including challenges faced and adjustments made
Communicate research findings using appropriate academic language, including metalanguage, and social and cultural concepts