History L3

 Course Highlights: Students study a range of historical events and movements in Level 3 History, both individually and as a class. Class based investigations include topics like analysing differing perspectives surrounding the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.  We then move on to examine the societal impact of either the Parihaka invasion or the women’s suffrage movement.  Students also get the opportunity to choose their own historical event to research.   This gives them the chance to explore different areas of history that they find interesting.

Level 3 History is the ideal path to University Entrance and beyond. University Entrance for this subject can be gained through internals only (15 internal credits offered) as well as a combination of both internals and externals. All internal assessments have University Entrance Literacy reading credits and both external examinations contain reading and writing credits for University Entrance Literacy. Students learn to perfect the essential skills of critical thinking, essay writing, source analysis, research expertise, historiography, referencing methods, plus many other valuable skills throughout the course. 

History is dynamic and exciting. It can spark students’ curiosity and imagination in the world around them and make them more aware of how society has been shaped by events of history. This awareness can ensure students go on to improve their future by understanding the past. History is an essential subject for anyone thinking of going on to University, as it provides the framework to ensure the transition into tertiary study is seamless. 

Vocational Pathway: Primary Industries, Service Industries, Creative Industries.

This course can lead to: careers in government, teaching, diplomacy, law, research, marketing and any type of tertiary study.

For more information, please see Head of Social Sciences, Ms Halford.