Social Studies Course List
NCEA
1
11 Child and Family Studies
The Child Minder: Have fun gaining knowledge, skills and experience to understand the basic care of young children.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
25
FeeContribution
135
Entry Requirements
Genuine interest in children
NCEA
1
11 Geography
This subject looks at the world we live in, how its affects us and how we affect the world we inhabit.
External Credits
12
Internal Credits
13
FeeContribution
10
Open Entry
NCEA
1
11 History
This course explores topics in New Zealand and ancient Greek history and introduces you to the art of the Historian.
External Credits
08
Internal Credits
24
FeeContribution
20
Open Entry
NCEA
2
12 Child and Family Studies
The theme of this course is A Child’s World and its Influences. This course is designed for students who want to learn about children and the issues facing families today. Gain knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare for further study in early childhood and other related fields.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
27
FeeContribution
135
Entry Requirements
Genuine interest in children and 10 Level 1 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard
NCEA
2
12 Classics
This course will introduce you to the social and conflict history of the late Roman Republic, the writings of key ancient biographers and the monumental architecture of the Roman Empire.
External Credits
10
Internal Credits
10
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a L1 language-rich subject including one writing- based standard.
NCEA
2
12 Geography
Study the natural and cultural environments that we live in. We examine implications for the future on a range of issues, from local through to global.
External Credits
12
Internal Credits
14
FeeContribution
10
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a level 1 language-rich subject including on writing-based standard
NCEA
2
12 History
This course focuses on the concept of Crisis and explores history and geographic themes where people have experienced major challenges in their lives. Through historical investigation and the study of primary and secondary sources, you will build your skills as an Historian. Student topic selection is a feature of the course.
External Credits
09
Internal Credits
25
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 1 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard
NCEA
2
12 Legal Studies
The theme is ‘Law from Living Room to Courtroom’. The course is designed to introduce students to the New Zealand legal system and to explore some of the aspects of the law that will affect you throughout your life.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
25
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 1 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard
NCEA
2
12 New Zealand Studies
The theme of this course is ‘Kiwiana’. The course is designed for new migrants to New Zealand who want to learn about the history and geography of their new homeland.
External Credits
08
Internal Credits
0
FeeContribution
0
Open Entry
NCEA
2
12 NZ History
Explore the long history of conflict in NZ from 1650-1845. Through historical investigation and study of primary and secondary sources, you will build your skills as an historian.
External Credits
10
Internal Credits
22
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a L1 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
40
FeeContribution
45
Open Entry
NCEA
3
13ARH
13 Art History
This course aims to help you to develop skills in the study of art history and foster a life long appreciation of art.
External Credits
12
Internal Credits
12
FeeContribution
15
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a language-rich subject at NCEA L2 including one writing-based standard
NCEA
3
13 Child and Family Studies
The Individual Child: In the course you develop an appreciation and respect for young children and learn to recognise that each child is unique.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
26
FeeContribution
135
Entry Requirements
Should have/currently be working towards UE literacy and 10 numeracy credits, IELTS 5.5 is required for ELL students. Adults without literacy qualifications require an entrance test.
NCEA
3
13 Classical Studies
Develop your understanding of the social and conflict history of the Ptolemaic Egyptian world through the career of Cleopatra VII and the writings of key ancient historians.
External Credits
10
Internal Credits
12
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a L2 language-rich subject including one writing- based standard
NCEA
3
13EMP
13 Employment Skills
In this course you will further develop practical workplace skills. This course offers structured workplace experience in areas of your choice.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
20
FeeContribution
0
Open Entry
NCEA
3
13 Geography
This subject studies some of the major natural and cultural processes that are affecting the world we live in.
External Credits
12
Internal Credits
14
FeeContribution
10
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a level 2 language-rich subject including on writing-based standard
NCEA
3
13 History
This course focuses on the concept of Collateral Damage and explores history and geographic topics where people have experienced major threats to their way of life. By studying primary and secondary sources you will build your skills as an Historian. Student topic selection is a feature of the course, as is investigative research and learning how to write as an Historian.
External Credits
10
Internal Credits
29
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 2 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard
NCEA
3
13 Legal Studies
The theme of this course is ‘Making a Difference’. The course combines the disciplines of law and social studies to examine how the law makes a difference to peoples lives and how they can make a difference to the law.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
20
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 2 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard
NCEA
3
13 Tourism
Gain customer service skills and an overview of the tourism industry. This is a great basis for a tertiary programme.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
55
FeeContribution
45
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 2 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard
Full-Time
NCEA 3
Early Childhood Education and Care
This one-year course not only allows an opportunity to get ahead without the costs but incorporates gaining University Entrance and a New Zealand Certificate in ECE Level 3. This course is unique in this aspect. Part-time courses are also offered for students with children, work or other commitments. Experience a supervised practicum one day a week at two selected early childhood centres putting theory into practice. Hagley offers a very low- cost opportunity to gain these qualifications where we believe the cost should not become a barrier to your education.
Hours Per week
20
Qualification
Level 3 National Certificate and University Entrance Qualification (14+ credits in each of Home Economics, History and Geography)
Cost
350
Entry Requirements
Minimum age 17 at course commencement. Written application with two references as well as latest school report. Students should have or currently be working towards UE literacy and 10 numeracy credits. IELTS 5.5 is required for English Language Learning students. Adults without literacy qualifications require an entrance test. All students require an interview and a satisfactory Police check.
NCEA
10HG
Targeted Learning Programme
A home-room based programme or students with significant educational needs.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
N/A
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
Placement from within the Junior College only
Supported learning standards available
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