About this resource
This page provides the draft knowledge overview and teaching sequences for the subjects in the Phase 5 (Year 11–13) Social Sciences learning area. The current Year 11–13 Social Sciences learning area remains in effect until the staged implementation of the new curriculum from 2028, you can still find the current New Zealand Curriculum Phase 5 content here.
Consultation is currently open for group 3 subjects, and we welcome feedback through to 3 August. To provide your feedback, complete the online feedback survey here. Phase 5 Subjects – Consultation Survey (Group 3)
Social Sciences
Through the study of Phase 5 Social Sciences, students build on knowledge and practices developed in earlier phases. Students | mokopuna deepen their understanding of how people, places, and societies function and change over time. They develop the ability to inquire into social issues by gathering and evaluating evidence, considering different perspectives and using Te Ao Māori frameworks of thinking, to make sense of the world. This enables them to ask meaningful questions, explore ideas, and understand social, cultural, economic, and environmental interconnections in ways that are purposeful, relevant, and connected to personal, local, national, and global experiences.
Group 3 subjects currently open for consultation:
- Pacific Studies
See the File Downloads section below to download the draft curriculum content and supporting resources.
| Year 11 subjects | Year 12 subjects | Year 13 subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
Social Sciences | Accounting | Accounting | Accounting |
Business & Economics | Te Mātai Pakihi me te Ōhanga | Business Studies | Te Mātai Pakihi | Business Studies | Te Mātai Pakihi | |
| Economics | Te Mātai Ōhanga | Economics | Te Mātai Ōhanga | |
| Tourism | Ahumahi Tāpoi* | Tourism | Ahumahi Tāpoi* | |
Geography | Matawhenua | Geography | Matawhenua | Geography | Matawhenua | |
History | Te Takanga o te Wā | History | Te Takanga o te Wā | History | Te Takanga o te Wā | |
| Classical Studies | Classical Studies | |
Te Mātai i te Ao Māori (Māori Studies) | Te Mātai i te Ao Māori (Māori Studies) | Te Mātai i te Ao Māori (Māori Studies) | |
Religious Studies | Religious Studies | Religious Studies | |
Sociology | Sociology | Sociology | |
| Civics, Politics & Philosophy | Civics, Politics & Philosophy | |
| Pacific Studies | Pacific Studies | |
| Psychology | Psychology |
* These are subjects the Ministry is commissioning Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) to develop, working alongside industry, schools, and other stakeholders. Names may be subject to change.
Links to Social Sciences supports and resources:
File Downloads
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