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- Business Studies is about how individuals and groups of people organise, plan and act to create and develop goods and services to satisfy customers.
- Classical Studies begins at NCEA Level 2 focussing on Ancient Greece and looking at literature, art and socio-political life. For NCEA Level 3 the focus shifts to Ancient Rome.
- Economics begins at NCEA Level 1 looking at the interaction between consumers and producers as well as the impact of government decisions. NCEA Level 2 looks at international inflation, trade and economic growth and in NCEA Level 3 the focus is on resource allocation and macro-economics.
- Geography begins in NCEA Level 1 looking at extreme natural events, global events and contemporary geographical issues. At NCEA Level 2, the focus broadens to include natural landscapes and differences in development. The NCEA Level 3 programme builds on these themes and also brings in natural processes and contemporary events.
- History in NCEA Levels 1 and 2 surveys a number of significant 20th century events, from World War II to the Cold War, the Israel-Palestine conflict, Black Civil Rights and the rise of Trump. In NCEA Level 3 the focus shifts to 19th century New Zealand, locating this country’s history in its international context.
- Psychology is offered in NCEA Level 2. It is the scientific study of human thought, emotions, and behaviour. Students will explore the major approaches to explaining human behaviour, such as behavioural, biological, cognitive. Students will then examine psychological theories and ethical issues faced by professionals in the industry.
- Tourism begins with NCEA Level 2 by looking at local and international features of tourism, including business models, impacts and careers. The NCEA Level 3 course places a focus on New Zealand, Pacific and Australian tourism. This is not a university approved subject.
