VCE
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) was designed as a two-year program of study to be undertaken by students in Years 11 and 12. However, Year 10 students also have the option of completing some VCE studies if they qualify. Each school year is divided into two semesters and students are required to complete a unit of work per subject each semester. Therefore, two units are equivalent to one year subject.
VCE units have been designed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). All VCE units taken at Years 10, 11 and 12 are recorded on the VCE Certificate. The units offered at the Year 10 and Year 11 levels will generally be Units 1 and 2 in each subject. In Year 12 students will study Units 3 and 4 in their chosen subjects.
VCE Units of Study
Year 11
In Year 11 all students are expected to undertake six studies (12 units).
Students must choose a minimum of one from the following three English courses:
- English Language Units 1 and 2
- Literature Units 1 and 2
- English Units 1 and 2
Students who have undertaken English Language or Literature at either Unit 1 or 2 level whilst in Year 10, may wish to pursue these studies at Units 3 and 4 level whilst in Year 11 (subject to meeting requirements).
Religion and Society Units 1 & 2 is compulsory for all students, as part of Overnewton’s Religious Studies requirement.
Year 12
In Year 12, students are expected to undertake five studies (10 units).
Some students may choose to complete six Unit 3 / 4 studies. Five studies would be undertaken in Year 12, and one in Year 11. Thus, it is important to plan your subjects on at least a two-year program. Students who select to complete a Unit 3 / 4 study at Year 11 will still be required to complete five studies in Year 12.
Completion of the VCE
To satisfactorily complete the VCE a student must complete the equivalent of 16 units. These 16 units must include:
- At least three units in English, and
- Three sequences of Units 3 and 4 studies other than English.
The three units of English may be selected from VCE English / English Language Units 1 and 4, or Literature Units 1 and 4.
The 16 units may include an unlimited number of units of Vocational Education and Training (VET)* , or an opportunity to study a University Enhancement* subject as part of their VCE Program.
*These subjects are not offered at Overnewton and can incur an additional cost.
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