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 Sciences - Humanities
Pathway
Level 3 History