L3HIS

Level 3 History 2025

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: James Hart.

Course Outline

Advance your historical understanding and analytical skills with NCEA Level 3 History at Carmel College.  Building on the foundations of Level 1 and Level 2 History, this course examines significant global events and their lasting impacts.

In Term One, explore the era of Patriotism to Protest in the USA during the 1950s and 1960s, examing the profoiund social changes and their international repercussions.

Term Two focuses on contested historical events, such as the Russian Revolution and the  Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima.  Students will critically analyse these events, considering diverse perspectives and interpretations.

For the remainder of the year, the course extends into the broader study of the 20th century.  Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of key events that have shaped the modern world, including major conflicts, power dynamics and ideologies.

This course not only deepens historical knowledge but also hones research, analysis and critical thinking skills.  These skills are invaluable for future pathways in higher education and careers in law, journalism, public policy, international relations and more.  Join us to explore these pivotal historical moments and develop skills that will serve you in diverse and impactful ways.


View Level 3 History video here

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 and/or Level 2 History, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Social Sciences

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.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 6
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91434 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91435 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91437 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91438 v2
NZQA Info

History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Course Videos

Disclaimer

  • Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
  • Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small 
  • Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable 
  • It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects 
  • Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond