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