Choosing VCE options in Year 10
Should a VCE study be attempted and how does this work?
Some students may wish to attempt a VCE or VET study whilst they are in Year 10. The potential benefits of doing so are significant. However, students should not feel that they must do a VCE/VET subject in order to gain any such benefits. VCE/VET study at Year 10 level is not for everyone.
Like Year 10 subjects, VCE/VET subjects are divided into units of four periods per week.
▶ While Year 10 subjects are usually one semester long, VCE/VET subjects run over both semesters.
▶ Units 1 and 2 of a VCE/VET subject are usually undertaken in Year 11;
Units 3 and 4 of a VCE/VET subject are usually undertaken in Year 12.
▶ Students gain a valuable insight into what Year 11 and then Year 12
will be like, while being able to put a significant focus into one subject.
Units 1 and 2 of a subject in Year 10. Then in Year 11, they may complete Units 3 and 4 of that or another study.
What are the advantages of this?
▶ Students gain a valuable insight into what Year 11 and then Year 12 will be like, while being able to put a significant focus into one subject.
▶ Most students obtain an ATAR score (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) at the end of Year 12 based on their five highest scoring Year 12 subjects. Students who complete 6 Year 12 subjects obtain an ATAR based upon 6 subjects (ie. receive a scoring bonus).
How do students apply for a VCE/VET subject?
Students should see the Year 11 & 12 Course Guide for subject information, and the Senior School Assistant Principal for an Accelerated Studies application form. They can also indicate their interest in a VCE/VET Unit at their Course Counselling Conference and will be provided with appropriate documentation.
VCE units available to Year 10 students in 2026:
▶ Art Making & Exhibiting
▶ Biology
▶ Business Management
▶ Data Analytics
▶ Dance
▶ Environmental Science
▶ Food Studies
▶ General Maths
▶ Health & Human Development
▶ History
▶ Legal Studies
▶ Math Methods
▶ Media
▶ Music
▶ Outdoor & Environmental Studies
▶ Physical Education
▶ Product Design
▶ Psychology
▶ Systems Engineering (Electronics/Automotive)
▶ Visual Communication Design