Key Features of Modern History Stage 6 for NSW

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Oxford's award-winning title* returns in 2026 with brand-new content!

Oxford's new Key Features of Modern History has been purpose‑built to make delivering the updated NSW Senior Modern History syllabus easier, clearer, and more engaging for teachers. As the first new senior Modern History resource released in NSW in eight years, it provides complete, syllabus‑aligned coverage you can trust.

Supported by Oxford Digital’s extensive library of ready‑to‑use activities, assessments, and teacher materials, you’ll have everything you need to plan effectively, teach with confidence, and differentiate for every learner.

* Winner of the Educational Publishing Awards Australia 2018

Content alignment

Year 11 content is closely aligned with Year 12, helping students build familiarity with key concepts and topic areas before they encounter them in their final year.
Market-leading digital support

A sophisticated, market-leading platform offering an extensive suite of digital features and a robust resource library, complete with advanced tools for monitoring and tracking student progress.
Local expert authors

All authors contributing to this new series bring extensive expertise in History education, drawing on their experience teaching at leading universities across the state and their involvement with the History Teachers Association of NSW.

Everything you need to confidently implement the new Modern History 11–12 Syllabus (2024).

Oxford’s Implementation Guide for the Modern History 11-12 Syllabus (2024) is designed to make teaching easier—saving you time, enhancing student engagement, and supporting diverse learners.

It provides a clear, practical breakdown of what’s new, what’s changed, and what’s been reorganised.

Inside, you’ll find:

An overview of the key structural changes to the syllabus
What the new syllabus means for the HSC Modern History examination
How Year 11 content seamlessly connects to Year 12

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Bernie Howitt is a former lecturer in History and Society & Culture Methods in the School of Education at the University of NSW and former President of the History Teachers Association of NSW. Bernie has been teaching History since the 1970s and is the winner of two NSW Premier’s History scholarships. He has worked on syllabus development for both the Board of Studies NSW and ACARA. As well as authoring Insight History, Bernie is one of the lead authors of Oxford University Press’s popular senior history series Key Features of Modern History. Bernie is very well regarded in history teaching and as a mentor of history teachers in NSW.

Emma Bergin is the new author for this edition. She holds a dual role as Head of History and Head of Instructional Leadership at Queenwood School. She previously worked as a writer on Macquarie University Big History Project.

Stephen Dixon is an experienced Secondary history teacher and previous marker for HSC Modern History.