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Dear parents/caregivers,
Course selection for 2023 has begun, in earnest. The decision you and your student will make over the next few weeks is an important one. We encourage you to read the information below alongside the Course Selection Information which you and your student can access from the Ōtaki College website from Monday 19 September under the Students > Course Information tab. Also included in this email are links to two documents which are highly recommended: 2023 Te Akoranga Pāpori Humanities & Social Sciences Selection Booklet (which elaborates and gives more in-depth detail to the information included on the College website). There is also a student friendly course information cheat sheet 2023 Te Akoranga Pāpori Humanities & Social Sciences promo slideshow your student might also want to view, alongside all of these documents.
Why study a Social Science subject?
Classics, History, Geography and Social Studies offer your student comprehensive training in rigorous thinking, analysis, and the understanding of complex issues, as well as an invaluable education into the past, present and beyond. These subjects are intellectual disciplines which require the rigour of a scientist, the persistence of a detective and the imagination of a novelist. The study of Classics, History and Geography generates enthusiasm and commitment. Current and past students have commented on their enjoyment of the Social Science subjects and the lasting effects on their intellectual and professional confidence and abilities. Many University degrees require a strong research and rich literary based subject like Classics, History and Geography; these degrees include: Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Media Studies, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Physical Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Social Work.
If you or your student want to find out more specific information about the benefits of studying Classics and / or History, then I highly recommend the following: Warwick University: Making Classics Matter and NZHTA History Promo video
What skills do Social Science students have?
The study of Classics, History, Geography and Social Studies involves in-depth analysis of particular events, people and places; past, present and future. This builds specific bodies of knowledge which may, in themselves, be necessary for a particular job, but studying Classics, History, Geography and Social Studies also develops more generic skills which are considered essential for maintaining employability in the job market both now and in the future. Employers often write these skills into job descriptions in terms of analytical ability, problem solving skills, decision-making ability, written and oral communication skills, reading comprehension, sound judgement, creativity and so on.
What jobs can you get with a Social Science background?
Those who study Classics, History, Geography and Social Studies know how to think. In an ever-shifting job market, the ability to think in abstract terms is not only one of the most desirable transferable skills, it is also one of the most reliable predictors of success on the job. A trained mind can be applied to any situation.
According to recent graduate destination surveys, Classics, History, Geography and Social Studies graduates were employed in a variety of jobs which included, but were not limited to, event coordinator, conference organiser, bank officer, international banking consultant, research assistant, library assistant, customer services executive, records manager, book buyer, community support worker, employment officer, student liaison officer, newspaper journalist, community support worker, lawyer, and primary and secondary school teachers.
Many students who study Classics, History, Geography and Social Studies work in radio, marketing, travel, museums, archaeology, and a range of Government Ministries, including Foreign Affairs and Trade, Health, Education and the Treasury.
What Social Science subjects are taught at Ōtaki College and where do they lead to?
As you can see, the opportunities are endless. Your student should seriously consider studying a Social Science subject next year.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me at the College, or email jpr@otakicollege.school.nz
Nāku me te mihi nui,
Nā Jarrad Porima
Tumuaki Āwhina | Assistant Principal
Ōtaki College
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