HSC Courses
Higher School Certificate
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is an internationally respected credential, run by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). It is awarded to eligible students at the end of Year 12. In Year 11, students must study a minimum of 12 units, including 2 units of English. In Year 12, students must study a minimum of 10 units, including 2 units of English.
The curriculum seeks to tailor to the learning specialties of all students and abilities, enabling them to hone in on strength areas.
In the HSC, there are currently 36 subjects offered at The Riverina Anglican College To find out more about each subject, click on the links in the table below.
Course Information
| Faculty | Subject Links | Units | Years of Study | Category (NESA) |
| Agriculture | Agriculture | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| English | English Studies | 2 | 11 & 12 | B (Non-ATAR) |
| Standard English | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Advanced English | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Extension 1 English | 1 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Extension 2 English | 1 | 12 only | A (ATAR) | |
History
| Ancient History | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| Modern History | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| History Extension | 1 | 12 only | A (ATAR) | |
HSIE
| Business Studies | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| Economics | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Geography | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Legal Studies | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Society and Culture | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Languages | French Continuers | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Standard 1 | 2 | 11 & 12 | B (Non-ATAR) |
| Mathematics Standard 2 | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Mathematics Advanced | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Mathematics Extension 1 | 1 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Mathematics Extension 2 | 1 | 12 only | A (ATAR) | |
| Performing Arts | Drama | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| Music 1 | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
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| PDHPE | Community and Family Studies | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| PDHPE | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation | 2 | 11 & 12 | B (Non-ATAR) | |
| Science | Biology | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| Chemistry | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Investigating Science | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Physics | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Science Extension | 1 | 12 only | A (ATAR) | |
Technology
| VET Construction | 2 | 11 & 12 | B (Non-ATAR) |
| Design and Technology | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Engineering Studies | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Food Technology | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Industrial Technology - Graphics Technology | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Industrial Technology - Timber Products and Furniture Technologies | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Manufacturing and Engineering | 2 | 11 & 12 | B (Non-ATAR) | |
| Software Design and Development | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Textiles and Design | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) | |
| Visual Arts | Visual Arts | 2 | 11 & 12 | A (ATAR) |
| Visual Design | 2 | 11 & 12 | B (Non-ATAR) | |
Download Handbook
For more information download the Senior Pathways Handbook Higher School Certificate ATAR and Non-ATAR.
For more information regarding the HSC and Non-ATAR contact:
Helen Foster Head of Academic Administration
P: 02 69331811
Anthony Heffer Deputy Teaching, Learning and Innovation
P: 02 69331811