There are 3 main ways to study Year 11 and 12 in Victoria:

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)
Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC).

Vocational Education Training (VET) can be included in your VCE, VCE VM or VPC. VET is specific industry learning. The skills you learn in VET can be applied in the workplace or as you keep studying towards a trade or qualification. Depending on the VET course, you’ll either study at your school or at a nearby TAFE/training provider.

VCE	VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)	Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)
A great choice if...	A great choice if...	By school recommendation only and a great choice if...
you prefer to learn in the classroom	you prefer to learn in the real world and classroom	you prefer to learn in the real world and classroom
you need an ATAR for your goals	you don't need an ATAR for your goals	you don't need an ATAR for your goals
you want to develop confidence in academic learning	you want to develop confidence in the workplace	you want to develop confidence in practical skills
you want to apply for university immediately after Year 12	you want to pursue TAFE, an apprenticeship, a traineeship, or full-time work immediately after Year 12. Or apply to university after time in training or work.	you want to complete the VCE, entry-level VET or start full-time work after Year 12
you are ready to do the VCE	you are ready to do the VCE	you need flexibility to complete Year 11 and 12

High School Medical Experience in Cambodia

Projects Abroad is running a new medical program in Cambodia. It will be a good mix of hospital time and community health, which will be a real immersive experience for the students who will get a lot of cultural insight too. Of particular interest is that this program will be running in the break at the end of term 3, starting on 22 September 2024, along with another date in December.

Students keen on learning more can access a leaflet here.

News from RMIT

Studying Business or Commerce at RMIT

RMIT offers the 3-year Bachelor of Business – a flexible degree allowing students to study what they would like. Students get to personalise their course structure, allowing them to tailor their learning with a choice of 14 majors and 32 minors.

The VCE entry requirements are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL).

Students are encouraged to find out more at Bachelor of Business.

Students might be keen on the 4-year Bachelor of Business Professional Practice which offers the same 14 majors and 32 minors, with the added benefit of a dedicated minor (in Study and Work) and professional experiences with industry partners, research centres, start-up support networks and/or the not-for-profit sector, depending on their choices.

Commencing in 2024, RMIT is introducing the 3-year Bachelor of Commerce. Unlike the flexible Bachelor of Business, this degree is for students who are confident they know what area of study the definitely want to focus on. Students will explore the complexities of laws, policy development, market dynamics and technological innovation that shape today's commerce. Two Work Integrated Learning units are also required to be completed in this course.

The course will offer only 6 majors:

Cyber Security Law and Governance
Enterprise AI and Business Analytics
International Business
Marketing Technology
Quantitative Economics and Finance
Leadership and Strategy

The VCE entry requirements are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL); and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Find out more at Bachelor of Commerce.

Tech and Trades Experience Day

RMIT will host a free, hands-on Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays.

Tailored for students in Years 10, 11, and 12, along with their parents and guardians, this event promises an immersive day of exploration. Attendees will get to uncover their passions, gain valuable insights, and pave the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.

Date: Thursday 4 July 2024

Time: 9.00am – 2.45pm

Venue: City Campus

Registration is essential and can be done here.

UNSW Co-op Program 2025

Set up by industry and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) the Co-op Program provides career development scholarships for high achieving undergraduate students, offering industry training, leadership, and professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support. The scholarships are offered in the fields of Business, Science, and Engineering.

The UNSW Co-op Program is open to Year 12 students entering university for the first time, or those commencing university for the first time after a gap year. Candidates for scholarships are not only selected on their academic ability, but also their communication skills, motivation, leadership potential, and passion for their chosen field of study. Any student expecting an ATAR above 96.00 should consider applying.

What do students gain?

Up to 18 months of relevant industry experience with multiple companies during their degree.
Financial support of $86,400 tax free over four years.
Leadership and professional development training.
Mentoring and support offered throughout their degree.
Career planning.
Opportunities to network with leading employers and make valuable contacts within your industry.

Joining the Co-op community at UNSW enables you to form life changing connections and opens up a world of opportunities. As a scholar, not only do you gain academic and professional insight from alumni, older scholars, and the broader Co-op community, you also start forming your professional and social network from day one.

Applications have opened and close on 30 September 2024. Students can visit the new Co-op Program | UNSW Sydney website to find out more and/or apply.

Studying Cyber Security at Swinburne University

Cybercrime is rapidly on the rise. Get qualified and help fill the global shortage of cyber security professionals. Learn the fundamentals, including encryption systems, access control and how network architecture and the internet is used to defend online data. Prepare for an in-demand and well-paid career across industries – from defence to media, health, business and more.Graduates of this degree can enter jobs as a Security Consultant, Network or Systems Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Penetration Tester, and many more.

Skills students will learn include:

Cyber security testing
Cyber security strategy
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Communication skills
Teamwork

Students are encouraged to browse Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Computer Science (Major in Cyber Security) to find out more about how these courses lead to a qualification in Cyber Security.

Discover Monash Medicine Recording

Did you miss the recent Discover Monash Medicine session hosted by Monash? If so, watch the recording at Discover Monash: Medicine webinar to discover what was presented.

Architecture, Construction & Surveying Degrees in Victoria in 2024

Below is a list of some single undergraduate degrees offering architecture, building & construction, property, surveying, and urban planning as specialisations at Victorian universities. To find out about all similar courses on offer (including double degree options) at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC. Students are encouraged to explore pathway courses to these degrees.

INSTITUTION	COURSE	VCE PREREQUISITES	2024 ENTRY REQ’S
Deakin (G - Geelong Waterfront Campus)(M – Melbourne Campus)	Architecture	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	ATAR 72.10 (G)
	Construction Management		ATAR 60.75 (G)
	Property and Real Estate		ATAR 65.05 (M)
La Trobe*Online only	Planning*	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	ATAR n/p
La Trobe*Online only	Urban and Regional Environments*		ATAR n/p
Monash (Caulfield Campus)	Architectural Design	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	ATAR 75.00
Monash (Caulfield Campus)	Architectural Design/Master (package)		ATAR 75.60
RMIT(City Campus)	Architectural Design	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	ATAR R.C.Selection taskInterview (some)
	Construction Management	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.	ATAR 70.05
	Landscape Architectural Design	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	ATAR R.C.Selection taskFolio Presentation (some)
	Property Development, Investment and Valuation	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.	ATAR 70.00
	Surveying	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.	ATAR 70.80
	Urban and Regional Planning	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	ATAR 71.60
Swinburne (Hawthorn Campus)	Design (Architecture)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	ATAR 70.35
	Construction Management		ATAR 57.80
	Design (Interior Architecture)	Art Creative Practice, Product Design And Technology, Media, Creative And Digital Media (VCE VET) I, Art Making And Exhibiting or Visual Communication Design.	ATAR 67.90
University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus)	B Design may lead to:Master of Architecture Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Construction Management Master of Property Master of Urban Design Master of Urban Planning	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods if going to major in Construction or Property or will have to do an equivalent maths bridging course in the 1st year of the degree	ATAR 85.10
Victoria University (F - Footscray Park Campus) (C – City Campus)	Building Design	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	ATAR n/p (F)
	Building Surveying		ATAR n/p (C)
	Construction Management		ATAR n/p (C)

Computer Science Degrees in Victoria in 2024

Several Victorian universities offer Computer Science degrees and below is a list of many of these courses. For a comprehensive list of all courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.

INSTITUTION

VCE PREREQUISITES

MAJOR STUDIES IN 2024

DEAKIN

M – Melbourne Campus

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

2024 ATAR: 63.55 (M)

Cloud technologies (minor only), Computational mathematics, Computer science (Algorithms, Programming, Computer software, Computer systems integration, Software design and development, System prototyping), Data science (Artificial intelligence, Data mining and machine learning), Embedded systems (minor only), Full stack development (minor only), Game design (minor only), Internet-of-things (Cyber-physical computing), Robotics (Sensors and data), Virtual and augmented reality (minor only)

LA TROBE

M – Melbourne Campus

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

2024 ATAR: 60.65 (M)

Artificial intelligence, Cloud analytics, Data science, Software engineering.

MONASH

Cl – Clayton Campus

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

2024 ATAR: 82.05 (Cl)

Note: Monash also offers the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) at the Clayton Campus with the same prerequisite VCE subjects and ATAR 94.05

Algorithms and data structures, Artificial intelligence, Computational science, Computer architecture, Computer graphics, Computer programming, Computer science, Computing theory, Data science, Databases, Distributed systems and applications, Information and communication technology, Information technology, Machine learning, Programming, Software development, Systems development, Web and mobile development.

RMIT

C – City Campus

** Professional degree

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

2024 ATAR: 75.05 (C)

2024 ATAR: 82.50 (C)**

Agile Software engineering, Algorithms and data structures, Artificial intelligence, Big Data, Cloud computing, Computer and network security, Cyber security, Data Science, Databases, Enterprise systems, Internet, Machine Learning, Networks and data communications, Operating systems, Problem solving, Programming, Programming (.Net, Java, C++), Security, User-centred design.

SWINBURNE

H – Hawthorn Campus

** Professional degree

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English (EAL); Units 1 to 4: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics.

2024 ATAR: 62.50 (H)

2024 ATAR: 75.05 (H) **

Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data science, Games development, Internet of Things, Software development.

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