Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 History

12HIST
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Social Studies

9

Open entry.

10 Social Studies

10

Open entry.

Level 1 History

1

Open entry

Level 2 History

2

12 credits from Level 1 History including 4 credits from External assessments. 


For Social Science students new to the subject: 12 credits from Level 1 Geography or Social Studies including 4 credits from External assessments.


For students who did not take a Level 1 Social Science: 12 credits from Level 1 English including 4 credits from an External assessment.


Students may also gain entry at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 History

3

12 credits from Level 2 History including 4 credits from External assessments. 


For Social Science students new to the subject: 12 credits from Level 2 Classical Studies, Geography or Social Studies including 4 credits from External assessments.


For students who did not take a Level 2 Social Science: 12 credits from Level 2 English including 4 credits from an External assessment.


Students may also gain entry at the discretion of the HoD.



Studying History provides students with a sound basis for further education as well as a significant variety of careers. The skills developed during this course of study are well-regarded and extremely relevant to the world we live in. History is highly recommended for Law, Journalism and Politics.

The topics studied in Level 2 History include:

  • Heroines of New Zealand History
  • The Enfranchisement of Women in New Zealand
  • Hitler's Rise to Power

The standards and topics offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.



Departments:

Social Science


Pathway

Level 3 History


Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths