Year 11 Subjects

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Year 11 is an exciting step in every student's pathway journey, providing opportunities to explore interests, develop strengths, and work towards future career and study goals.

Students can choose from a wide range of subjects within the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. These pathways allow students to tailor their learning to suit their aspirations, whether they are planning for university, TAFE, apprenticeships, traineeships, or employment.

When selecting subjects, students should consider their interests, strengths, future goals, and any prerequisite requirements for further study. Through careful subject selection, students can build a pathway that supports their success both during and beyond secondary school.

VCE — Victorian Certificate of Education

An academically focused pathway that provides extensive subject choice and supports a wide range of post-school destinations, including university, TAFE, apprenticeships, and employment.

  • Enjoy academic learning and classroom-based study
  • Are interested in a wide range of subjects
  • Are considering university as a possible pathway
  • Are comfortable completing coursework and examinations

Choose English and five electives. You may choose a maximum of two subjects from each learning area. Students enrolled in an Academy cannot also choose Sport and Recreation.

Science

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • VET Laboratory Skills
Explore science

External VET Certificates

VCE VET certificates can also form part of a VCE program. The Careers team can explain courses available through external providers, application processes, travel and timetable arrangements.

Year 11 VCE subject list. Every subject is also listed in the accompanying text.
The school’s current Year 11 VCE subject-selection list. Open full-size graphic

VCE Vocational Major

A practical and applied learning pathway within the VCE. It focuses on developing the skills, knowledge and capabilities needed for work, further training, apprenticeships and community participations.

  • Prefer hands-on and practical learning experiences
  • Learn best by applying knowledge in real-world contexts
  • Want to develop employability and workplace skills
  • Are interested in vocational learning and industry pathways

College Program — Compulsory Studies

  • Foundation English or VCE VM Literacy
  • Foundation Mathematics or VCE VM Numeracy
  • Work Related Skills
  • Personal Development Skills

Choose One Elective

  • VCE Business Management
  • VCE Health and Human Development
  • VCE Food Studies
  • VCE Product Design and Technology
  • VET Laboratory Skills
  • VET Sport and Recreation

VET Certificate and Workplace Learning

The college program includes a VET certificate connected with your chosen pathway. The published program has offsite study each Wednesday at another school or TAFE provider. Contact Careers about enrolment, availability and current arrangements.

VCE VM studies use school-based applied assessment and do not have external examinations or contribute study scores towards an ATAR. Other VCE or scored VET subjects within a program can have different assessment requirements. Read the VCAA VCE VM guidance.

The college Year 11 VCE Vocational Major program, also explained in the accompanying text.
The college’s published Year 11 VCE VM program. Open full-size graphic

VPC — Victorian Pathways Certificate

The VPC is a foundation level senior secondary certificate designed for students who would benefit from a more personalised and flexible learning program.

The VPC recognises student achievement while supporting learners to build skills, confidence and successful futures.

  • Require additional support with their learning
  • Benefit from individualised learning goals
  • Are working towards achieving success at their own pace
  • Need a pathway that focuses on building strong foundations for future learning and employment

College Program

  • VPC Literacy
  • VPC Numeracy
  • VPC Work Related Skills
  • VPC Personal Development Skills
  • VPC Food Skills (food studies)

The published college program includes a VET certificate, with offsite learning each Wednesday. Where a VET certificate is unsuitable, an individual alternative such as work placement can be arranged. Plan this with the Senior School and Careers teams.

VPC enrolment is considered individually with students and families. Read the VCAA VPC guidance.

The college Year 11 Victorian Pathways Certificate program, also explained in the accompanying text.
The college’s published Year 11 VPC program. Confirm your individual program with the Senior School team. Open full-size graphic

Planning Ideas

These ideas help you start a planning conversation; they are not fixed timetables or entry requirements. Build your final program using the selection rules and advice from the Senior School team.

Engineering

Discuss Mathematical Methods, Chemistry, Physics and Product Design and Technology. Check the prerequisite subjects for each course you are considering.

Dentistry and health

Discuss Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Health and Human Development. Entry requirements vary between universities and courses.

Education

Discuss General Mathematics, Psychology, Health and Human Development and Physical Education. Ask Careers about external VET options such as Early Childhood Education and Care.

Architecture and design

Discuss Mathematics, Art Making and Exhibiting, Product Design and Technology, Modern History and Science. Check course prerequisites and any portfolio requirements.

Law and community services

Discuss Legal Studies, Politics, Psychology and English. Ask Careers about external VET Community Services and other vocational options.

Make Choices That Fit You

Consider the subjects you enjoy, your strengths, your Morrisby report, the level of challenge and any prerequisites for your next step. Balance your workload and talk with teachers, family and the Careers and Pathways team.

If you know your goal

  1. Find out which qualification you need.
  2. Check whether further study is required.
  3. Check specific subject prerequisites with the course provider.
  4. Choose those subjects first, then build a balanced program around your interests.

If you are still exploring

  1. Identify subjects you are currently good at.
  2. Think about what you enjoy at school and outside it.
  3. Explore VCE and VET options connected with those interests.
  4. Use Careers advice to keep suitable options open.

Choose for your own interests, abilities and goals. Friends’ choices, a subject’s reputation, scaling or pressure to decide quickly are poor reasons on their own.

Choosing VCE subjects using your interests, strengths, Morrisby report and course prerequisites. A text version accompanies this graphic.
The school’s guide to choosing VCE subjects. Open full-size graphic

Subject Resources and Support

Senior School Handbook — 2026 (PDF)

Speak with Senior School about final 2027 availability and any changes to procedures in the 2026 handbook.

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