Level 3 History

Dive deep into defining moments in world history in this challenging and eye-opening Year 13 History course.

You’ll explore 19th century Aotearoa, investigating the forces that led to the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, its contested meanings, and its profound impacts on Māori and Pākehā relationships. Then you’ll turn to the closing days of World War Two, critically examining the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — decisions that changed the course of global history and continue to spark moral and political debates today.

Students will create their own pathway through this with guidance from their teacher. They will complete 2 internals and 2 externals. The context used for each standard is individualised for each student based on their interests and strengths.

History develops skills such as research, analysis and writing that are useful for most careers including law, advertising, journalism, medicine, publicity and engineering. It also provides a broad general education and is now a requirement for entry into some university courses.

This course will push you to grapple with complex sources, perspectives and ethical questions, developing high-level skills in analysis and argument. If you’re ready to understand the past in all its messy, powerful reality — and how it still shapes us in Aotearoa and beyond — nau mai, haere mai!