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VCE Extension Studies in 2025

 

 

  • Deakin University – Deakin Accelerate

Deakin Accelerate is a distinctive VCE higher education program that allows students to study two first-year university subjects during Year 12. Studying one subject per trimester, this selective program gives students a head-start into university studies and also provides a potential contribution to their all-important ATAR score.Besides the challenge of taking on a university subject, this subject may also count as part of the VCE and contribute towards the ATAR as the fifth or sixth subject.  There are no tuition fees for Deakin Accelerate.  

 

Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at Deakin Accelerate.

  • Federation University – Advance to University

Advance to University is an opportunity for Year 12 students to study first year university units as part of their VCE.  Successful completion of these units may contribute towards the ATAR, and students get credit towards their university degree.  There are no fees for Advance to University. 

 

Find out more, including subjects on offer, at Advance to University.

 

  • La Trobe University – Aspire Achieve Plus Program

Achieve Plus is an opportunity for high achieving Year 12 VCE students to complete a pair of first-year university subjects – one in each semester – in their Year 12 and have them recognised as part of their VCE. There are no fees associated with the Aspire Achieve Plus Program.  

 

Find out more, including the subjects on offer at Achieve Plus. 

 

  • RMIT University – VCE Extension

RMIT’s VCE Extension allows domestic Year 12 students to undertake university subjects while completing their VCE.  These courses may be eligible for credit in a related RMIT program.

Students will get a taste of university life; they attend lectures and study on campus with full access to all the services and facilities enjoyed by RMIT students.  The two VCE Extension courses on offer are counted towards the VCE and may contribute towards their ATAR.  There are no fees for RMIT Extension courses.

 

Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at VCE Extension. 

 

  • University of Melbourne – Extension Program

The Extension Program is an opportunity for high achieving Year 12 students to study a university subject whilst at school which counts towards their ATAR, as well as experience university life.  There are no fees for participation in the Extension Program.  

 

Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at Extension Program.