Level 3 History

The theme for Year 13 History is Imperialism. Students will learn about imperialism and colonisation and debate the extent to which this continues to impact society today. This course will focus on the following four topics:

Turning Points - Students will undertake research and present arguments in debates on key historical turning points, such as the fall of the Roman Empire, or World War Two. 

Stories of Te Tauihu - Students will choose a topic from local History to explore and engage in field research as a professional historian.

The British Empire - Students will learn about the rise and fall of the British Empire and debate whether it was overall a force for good, or a force for evil.

The Hell-Hole of the Pacific - Students will learn the causes and impact of British empire building in Aotearoa New Zealand.