HSC Students
A collection of resources for students
In addition to our in-Library curriculum support which includes text books, resources, study guides and core texts, Randwick City Library also offers a selection of great online resources to support your study.
For Randwick City Library members
EdUnlimited - ATAR notes, tests, guides and more
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Need help with your studies and access to the latest HSC study guides? With EdUnlimited you get over 300 titles including course summaries, study notes, topic tests and practice exams. By registering you will get:
- All of the ATAR Notes summary notes, topic tests and text guides
- All of the Neap past trial exams and revision materials
- The ability to create personalised study notes and digital annotations, all of which are securely stored online
- Access to all this from anytime, on any device.
Separate registration required for access to EdUnlimited. To register you will need to be a Randwick City Library Member, and currently in High School. Your log in details will be issued to you via email.
Studiosity - online study help
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck on a study question or not sure where to even start with an assignment? With your library membership, you get free access to Studiosity: online study help from real people. The three Studiosity services designed to support you in your study are outlined below.
- Connect Live: select a subject (like writing, maths, science, economics, assignment research and more), type your question and you’ll be connected with a friendly Subject Specialist for live, one-to-one help in real time. It’s typed chat, interactive whiteboard and you can even share files.
- Writing Feedback: submit your draft essay or written assignment, and in less than 24 hours one of the writing specialists will send it back to you with detailed feedback on how you can improve your own work. They’ll comment on your spelling/grammar, structure, language and more.
- Practice Quizzes: access a database of over 750 practice tests in all core curriculum subjects, including maths, English, chemistry, biology, and physics with year levels from 7-12. If you get stuck on a quiz question you can connect straight through to a Specialist.
General study guides
Charles Sturt University (CSU) guide for HSC students
CSU HSC Resource Guide offers you HSC resources including links to past exam papers, general information and study advice.
HSC - State Library of NSW
SLNSW is here to support HSC students in their research. Visit the State Library of New South Wales HSC web page which brings together key information for HSC students and teachers. And watch a range of Smart research for HSC students webinars designed to set students on the right path for their HSC journey. Click on the links below for more information.
- Essential Library resources for your research and study
- Getting better results from your searches
- Better searching with online resources
- Citing your work and avoiding plagiarism
- Finding the right sources online
Teachers can check out the For Teachers page for links to booking inquiry forms for onsite and online HSC Introduction to resources workshops for their students.
USYD HSC guide and short courses
University of Sydney offers a free practical study guide to the HSC as well as numerous short courses to help you excel with your studies. Access the University of Sydney for HSC guides and short courses.
UOW HSC subject support series
Please note: registration required. University of Wollongong runs FREE subject-specific webinars designed to help students improve their knowledge and understanding of key subject content and discover what HSC exam markers and assessors are looking for. In previous years, participants have been given the opportunity to ask questions and receive tips and strategies directly from education professionals with years of experience. Check their website for details.
General links
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
NESA sets the core curriculum and syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 12. You can access the NESA website to obtain past papers, HSC requirements and obtain information relating to your subjects, or access the NESA Syllabuses (Stage 6) A-Z directory.
Bored of Studies
Created by students, for students, Bored of Studies strives to provide current year 11 and year 12 students with all the resources and support they need to succeed during the 2 years that form the most important part of their education and subsequently, their future.
Exams and Study Stress
eHeadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends.
ReachOut.com provide a range of tips and tricks to alleviate exam and study stress.
After the HSC
Year 13 endeavours to find anything you need to know about jobs, studying, gap years, travelling, apprenticeships, money and discounts.
Subject resources
Aboriginal studies
Ancient history
Economics and Business Studies
Austrade - The Government site provides information for students on trade issues. They also have a range of papers, speeches and articles on global issues and the benefits of trade.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Companies - These databases provide information about listed companies as recorded in their reports. They also list documents each company has filed with ASIC, and instructions for obtaining copies, as well as information on delisted companies, registered financial professionals and more.
Business Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
NLA - Australian Newspapers Online - Newspapers such as The Age, The Australian, The Advertiser, The Canberra Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, The West Australian, The Mercury and The Sunday Times. As well, Business Review Weekly, The Australian Financial Review, Business Sydney Online and the Western Australian Business News are found on this site.
English
HSC English Prescriptions 2019-2023 Alphabetical list of prescribed texts for the HSC 2019-23
Legal Studies
Legal Information Access Centre - Find Legal answers is a free legal information service, managed by the Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) at the State Library. It provides you with access to easy to understand and current legal information.
Legal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
Modern History
PDHPE
Australian Bureau of Statistics - The official government statistic site provides a range of informative statistics and articles on health issues.
Australian Drug Foundation - They provide drug and alcohol information in many formats which is delivered in many ways through their information services. Working together to prevent drug problems.
Society and Culture
Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus
Online Newspapers - Full text versions of hundreds of newspapers from around the world
State Library of NSW - Personal Interest Projects - Access award-winning digitised Personal Interest Projects (PIPS) for the HSC subject, Society and Culture. They show excellence in various areas related to the construction of the PIPs.
State Library of NSW - Society & Culture
The Australian Bureau of Statistics - The official government statistic site provides a range of informative statistics and articles on social issues.
Studies of Religion
Visual Arts
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS)
The Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities - Includes access to large indexes such as BHA and RILA. The Getty also has a museum homepage and an art education site. Searching can be frustrating at times due to slowness in downloading files.
Disclaimer: Randwick City Library Service does not warrant or accept any liability in relation to the quality or accuracy of the information on these websites.