Economics Stage 6 Syllabus (2009)
New syllabus implemented from 2027
The new Economics 11–12 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2027.
2026
• Plan and prepare to teach Economics 11–12 Syllabus (2025)
2027, Term 1
• Start teaching Economics 11–12 Syllabus (2025) for Year 11
• Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
• Continue to teach the Economics Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
• Start teaching Economics 11–12 Syllabus (2025) for Year 12
• Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
• First HSC examination for Economics 11–12 Syllabus (2025).
About the course
Economics provides understanding for students about many aspects of the economy and its operation that are frequently reported in the media. It investigates issues such as why unemployment or inflation rates change and how these changes affect individuals in society. Economics develops students' knowledge and understanding of the operation of the global and Australian economy. It develops the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills of students. There is a strong emphasis on the problems and issues in a contemporary Australian economic context within the course.
Preliminary course
- Introduction to Economics: The nature of economics and the operation of an economy
- Consumers and Business: The role of consumers and business in the economy
- Markets: The role of markets, demand, supply and competition
- Labour Markets: The workforce and role of labour in the economy
- Financial Markets: The financial market in Australia, including the share market
- Government in the Economy: The role of government in the Australian economy
HSC course
- The Global Economy: Features of the global economy and globalisation
- Australia's Place in the Global Economy: Australia's trade and finance
- Economic Issues: Issues including growth, unemployment, inflation, wealth and management
- Economic Policies and Management: The range of policies to manage the economy
Board Developed Course
Course number(s):
- 11110 Economics (2 units – Preliminary)
- 15110 Economics (2 units – HSC)
Prerequisites: Nil
Corequisites: Nil
Eligibility: Nil
Study via self-tuition: Yes
Exclusions:
- 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
- 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
- 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)
- 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)
See the Economics Stage 6 syllabus for information regarding course requirements.
The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.
Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website: