Level 3 History

In the Level 3 History course, learners have the opportunity to analyse contested historical events from New Zealand and international contexts. They will gather information from historical sources such as artefacts, films, guest speakers, and historical sites to gain an understanding of the causes, consequences, and significance of important historical events.

History is an open-entry subject ( which means there are no prerequisites, but good literacy skills are helpful). 

To select History at Level 3, you do not have to have done it at Level 2

For learners choosing BioMed at Auckland University, the external is mandatory.

The study of History develops a range of valuable skills that prepare learners for tertiary study, including:

• Effective research processes – selecting appropriate sources of information, referencing etc

• Written communication - paragraph and essay writing

• Verbal communication – expressing ideas and opinions

• Critical and analytical thinking – thinking deeper about events and different perspectives on these

• Connecting past with present – how past events have influenced social and political situations today

• Separating fact from fiction

Topics that may be covered: 

- Researching a significant historical event of each learner's choice

- The Invasion of the Waikato

- The French Revolution

History offers Pathways unit Standards.  These are work-related unit standards that are individually selected for learners in consultation with the teacher. If a learner is doing Gateway, they are not able to do Pathways.  Pathways will add up to 15 unit standard credits. These unit standard credits do not count for University Entrance