In the Western Australian Curriculum, the Humanities and Social Sciences learning area comprises four subjects: Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Geography and History.

The Western Australian Curriculum: HASS aims to ensure students develop:

• a deep knowledge and sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for places, people, cultures, events, ideas and environments throughout the world
• a lifelong sense of belonging to, and engagement with, civic life, with the capacity and willingness to be informed, responsible, ethical and active participants in society at a local, national and global scale
• a knowledge, understanding and an appreciation of the past and the forces that shape society
• the ability to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions and propose actions in relation to real-world events and issues