Level 3 - History
Course Description
History allows us to understand the past and therefore events and people that have shaped the world in which we live. This then enables us to plan for the future.
NCEA Level 3 history will give students an understanding of major forces, people, events and places that have shaped New Zealand and the wider world. Students will develop a range of research, thinking and analytical skills suitable for tertiary study. This course is designed to be relevant to the modern-day learner. Students examine events of significance and the key causes and consequences. The focus is placed on the 19th and 20th centuries and the events, forces and personalities that continue to have an influence today. Ultimately, this course is to encourage students to be curious of the world they live in and to enjoy the study of history at school and beyond.
Special emphasis is placed on encouraging students to understand the past, analyse different perspectives and to be people who are able to influence society beyond school.
At NCEA Level 3 history the course focuses on:
- The New Zealand Wars
- A contested event
- The Cold War
Field Trips
In 2025 there is a field trip to visit the Waikato War battle sites.
Pre-requisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Specific Costs
$300 (approximately) - field trips
Pathway
History teaches a range of valuable skills that are needed for future learning. Historians are successful researchers and analysts of information. Historians study cause and effect, patterns and perspectives, continuity, and change. Understanding these important concepts is transferrable to other subjects. History gives you an awareness of the past, present and future. Future proof your learning by taking history.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
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History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
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SCHL - History
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.