Modern History
General
Analysis of modern historical events, movements, and their impact on contemporary society.
Moderate competitive scaling - neutral impact
Neutral impact on your ATAR
Available in: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory
Modern History is a senior ATAR subject offered in NSW (HSC Modern History), VIC (VCE History – Revolutions or Modern History), QLD (QCE Modern History), WA (WACE Modern History), SA (SACE Modern History), and other states through comparable syllabuses. The subject explores modern revolutions, wars, political ideologies, and the global shifts that shaped the 20th century — with a focus on critical analysis, essay writing, and source evaluation. At Modedu, we provide 1:1 online tutoring tailored to each state’s curriculum, helping students develop historical literacy, write persuasively, and perform well in stimulus-based exams.
Expert guidance for complex concepts
Modern History students are expected to:
Evaluate primary and secondary sources
Analyse historical debates and interpretations
Construct structured essays using evidence and historiography
Navigate broad, content-rich topics under timed conditions
Common struggles include:
Balancing factual knowledge with argumentation
Managing large volumes of historical content
Writing clear, well-referenced, high-scoring essays
Our tutors help simplify the complexity and focus on what the markers are looking for.
Ella
BA (History & Politics) + Education (USYD)
Jacob
MA Modern European History (UQ)
Weekly 1:1 lessons with a subject-matched tutor
Structured coverage of the HSC syllabus
Regular exam-style practice, feedback, and revision
Access to our LMS for tracking progress and submitting questions
Verbal reasoning assessments (SOA) to build true understanding
Modern History scales moderately to well in most states, depending on student performance. It supports pathways in:
Law, Political Science, and International Relations
History, Philosophy, and Sociology
Education and Journalism
Public Policy and Government Roles
Law, Political Science, and International Relations
History, Philosophy, and Sociology
Education and Journalism
Public Policy and Government Roles
"I had trouble connecting content to my arguments. My tutor showed me how to frame my essays around the question and use evidence better."
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