ENVISION

VCE Extension Studies in 2023

  • 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 boost to their all-important ATAR score. Besides the challenge of taking on a university subject, this subject will 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 – Achieve and Achieve Plus Programs

Achieve is an opportunity for high achieving Year 12 VCE students to complete a university subject in either the first or second semester in their Year 12 and have them recognised as part of their VCE. 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. Both programs are offered at all La Trobe campuses and subjects are delivered online, face-to-face, or a combination of both.  There are also no fees associated with these Programs. Find out more, including the subjects on offer at Achieve and Achieve Plus Programs. 

  • RMIT University – VCE Extension

RMIT’s VCE Extension allows Year 12 students to undertake university subjects while completing their VCE.  These courses are VCAA-accredited towards VCE results and students 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.  VCE Extension subjects are taught at the City campus and are counted towards students VCE and provide a boost to their ATAR.  RMIT charges 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.  The University of Melbourne does not charge any fees for participation in the Extension Program.  Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at Extension Program.