Senior Curriculum – VCE (11&12)

A diverse range of VCE studies in a variety of learning areas are offered at the College based on the interests and career aspirations of our students. New subjects are offered based on changing student interests when required to ensure that we can cater to the learning of all students.

Victorian Certificate of Education

The majority of students undertaking senior studies at the College elect to complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
The VCE is generally undertaken over two years (Year 11 and Year 12), however individual needs of students may see this spread over three years. VCE students undertake six subject sequences in Year 11 and five in Year 12.

A diverse range of VCE studies in a variety of learning areas are offered at the College based on the interests and career aspirations of our students. New subjects are offered based on changing student interests when required to ensure that we can cater to the learning of all students.

VCE English is the only compulsory Unit that must be undertaken at both year levels.

Students can also elect to undertake a VET study as part of their VCE program in place of one VCE subject if they choose to.

University Enhancement Studies

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has developed strong partnerships with a range of tertiary institutions including; The University of Melbourne and Monash & Victoria Universities.

Victoria University Early Uni Pathway (EUP) Program
The Victoria University EUP program, allows students from Hoppers Crossing Secondary College to undertake a University study as part of the VCE with a guaranteed place at Victoria University the following year.

Students who have participated in the VCE Access Program in Years 10 and 11 are eligible to undertake a University study of their choice which contributes to their final ATAR score.

For a full range of VCE studies offered, please refer to the Course Selection Handbook.