Year 12 Course Structure
In Year 12, students typically focus on Units 3 & 4 of their chosen VCE studies, completing one unit per semester. At º«Å®Ðã, students undertake five VCE studies in Year 12, each comprising two units, for a total of 10 VCE units.
Alongside these, students also participate in school-based Religious Education, Physical Education, and the GenAchieve Program (including GenStar and Mentor).
All students must complete at least one Unit 3 & 4 study from the English group, plus four additional VCE studies (8 units).
Year 12 Program Overview
- VCE Study #1: Unit 3 &4 English Group study (compulsory)
- VCE Study #2
- VCE Study #3
- VCE Study #4
- VCE Study #5
- School based Religious Education
- School based Physical Education
- GenAchieve Program (includes GenStar and Mentor)
List of Unit 3 & 4 Studies
Note that some studies listed have Year 11 Subject prerequisites. Refer to online handbook on GenConnect for more information.
| Curriculum Area | subjects |
|---|---|
| Creative Arts | Art Making and Exhibiting Media^ Product Design and Technology: Textiles Visual Communication Design |
| Digital Technologies | Algorithmics (HESS) Applied Computing: Software Development^ Systems Engineering^ |
| English | English* English as an Additional Language* English Language Literature |
| Health & Physical Education | Food Studies Health and Human Development Physical Education Theory VCE VET Sport, Aquatics and Recreation |
| Humanities | Accounting Ancient History Business Management Classical Studies Economics^ Legal Studies Politics^ |
| Languages | Chinese (First Language/ Second Language/ Second Language Advanced) French* Italian* Latin* |
| Mathematics | General Mathematics* Mathematical Methods* Specialist Mathematics* |
| Performing Arts | Music Performance Theatre Studies* |
| Religious Education | Philosophy^ Religion and Society^ |
| Science | Biology* Chemistry* Physics* Psychology |
| VCE Vocational Major (VM) | Literacy Work Related Skills |
All subjects must meet minimum class number requirements to be conducted Face-to Face in 2026
Minimum class size of 12 for theory-based courses (for example, English, Mathematics & Humanities) or 8 for Languages, Science, Creative Arts, and other practical courses. If a class does not meet the minimum requirements, it will be offered in Studio Mode or Online Mode through Studio Beyond.
The College reserves the right to decide whether a course runs in a specified mode.
*Studies not subject to minimum class numbers and will be offered Face-to-Face in 2026
^Studies ran in Studio Mode or Online Mode in 2025 (if they meet minimum number requirements, they will run Face-to-Face in 2026).
Accelerated University Programs
Higher Education Studies Program
The Higher Education Studies Program is offered by higher education institutions (universities), and the VCAA enables high-achieving VCE students to undertake first-year university subjects while completing their final year of secondary school.
What are Accelerated University Programs?
Accelerated University Programs offer a unique opportunity to:
Challenge Yourself: Engage with advanced content beyond the standard VCE curriculum
Boost Your ATAR: Achieve an increment to your ATAR aggregate, potentially enhancing your university entry prospects.
Earn University Credit: Gain credit towards your future degree, potentially reducing the duration and cost of your university studies.
How do these programs contribute to Your VCE?
ATAR Contribution: Upon successful completion, these programs can provide an increment to your ATAR aggregate, typically ranging from 3 to 5 points, depending on your performance.
VCE Credit: The university subjects completed may count as a fifth or sixth subject in your VCE program.
Note: Only one Higher Education Study may contribute towards satisfactory completion for the award of the VCE
Available Programs
- Deakin University-
- University of Melbourne-
- RMIT University-
