11 – 12
The Senior Sub-Schools are responsible for the administration of the VCE program. Co-ordinators within the Sub-Schools assume responsibility for the guidance, welfare and management of students.
Students are encouraged to work with their individual Co-ordinator in the selection of subjects, as well as consulting with them if there are any difficulties. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to liaise with Co-ordinators if they have any concerns. The Senior Sub-Schools also work closely with the Work Education Co-ordinators who conduct a number of programs for students throughout VCE to assist them in making decisions about the future. Year 10 students wishing to proceed to VCE should have completed a satisfactory Year 10. It is important that they consult with their Year 10 teachers about their subject and course selections. The Sub-School staff work as a close team to support students to achieve their best in their chosen pathway.
VCE curriculum
VCE documents
The University High School offers a comprehensive range of VCE studies. Each study is made up of 4 semester units. Units 1 & 2 are usually taken in Year 11 (first year) while Units 3 & 4 are usually taken in Year 12 (second year). It is possible for Year 11 students who have demonstrated ability to select a Unit 3 & 4 study in their first year.
The School recommends that its students undertake a total of 24 units over two years. Typically a student will take six units in each semester in their first year and five units in each semester in their second year.
The Certificate
To be awarded the VCE Certificate students must satisfactorily complete a total of no fewer than 16 units. These units must include:
- 3 units of English Studies
- 3 sequences of Unit 3 & 4 Studies other than English
VCE downloads
VCE VOCATIONAL MAJOR 11-12
Since 2023, students at UHS have had the opportunity to study a hands-on applied learning program that encourages them to select units from VCE, VM and Vocational Training. This two year senior certificate empowers students to explore their vocational pathways and choose a suitable VET course or School-Based Apprenticeships to align with their career goals. The Year 10s wishing to move into VCE VM should have completed a satisfactory Year 10 and have a strong attendance record.
The VCE Vocational Major provides a flexible, personalised program tailored to meet the needs and interests of each student. Students can choose from a range of VCE English units or opt for VM Literacy. They can also select a Mathematics level that aligns with their goals and enhance their vocational studies by incorporating a relevant VCE subject. Students will participate in in-house training from private providers, incursions and excursions. The program requires a level of maturity to work with outside agencies and travel independently to VET providers.
The Certificate
Like the VCE, each study is made up of 4 units. Units 1 and 2 are usually completed in Year 11 and Units 3 and 4 in Year 12. To be awarded the VCE Vocational Major Certificate, students must successfully complete a total of 16 units. These units must include:
- At least 3 units of Literacy or English (must have English 3&4)
- 2 Personal Development Units
- 2 Work Related Skills Units
- 2 Mathematics Units
- 180 nominal hours of VET (Certificate II or III)
- 3 sequences other than English in Units 3&4.