Acceleration into VCE Units 3 and 4 in Year 11

and Year 12 Higher Education Studies

Marist-Sion College offers subject acceleration as an elective option in Years 10 and 11. Students will only be able to undertake one acceleration subject as an elective in Year 11. Students and parents should note that the study of a VCE Unit 3 and 4 sequence whilst in Year 11 is a bonus, not an alternative to the College requirement for VCE Year 12 students to study five Unit 3 and 4 sequences.

Acceleration is not available for VCE-VET students or VCE Vocational Major students.

Students may apply to undertake an accelerated program in Year 11 and a Higher Education Study (accelerated University subject) in Year 12 if they meet the following criteria:

• Consistently high work habit results

• A combined subject total of 80%; and/or

• Demonstrated strength and interest in a subject area

• Approval from the relevant College Leadership

Students need to apply for Acceleration by 15 July 2022.

Units 3 and 4 in Year 11: Click here to complete the Application Form

Year 12 Higher Education Studies: Click here to complete the Application Form

Information about Higher Education Studies is available at: Higher Education Studies General Information and Subjects Available.

Relevant College Leadership will examine applications. At this time, it may be determined that an interview is required. Students will be advised of the outcome of their application via an email from the Academic Office prior to Course Information Evening.

If Successful: Students will be able to apply for their acceleration subject as part of the subject selection process.

VCE Units 3 and 4 offered for Acceleration to selected Year 11 Students

Below is a list of Units available for acceleration. Please refer to the Unit Descriptions tab for full details.

VCE Units that are actually taught will depend on VCE student demand, timetable grid placement, viable class size, teacher availability and College resources. This could mean that students may need to review their choice.

• Unit 3 and 4 Accounting

• Unit 3 and 4 Applied Computing: Data Analytics

• Unit 3 and 4 Applied Computing: Software Development

• Unit 3 and 4 Art Creative Practice

• Unit 3 and 4 Art Making and Exhibiting

• Unit 3 and 4 Biology

• Unit 3 and 4 Business Management

• Unit 3 and 4 Drama

• Unit 3 and 4 Economics

• Unit 3 and 4 English Language

• Unit 3 and 4 Environmental Science

• Unit 3 and 4 Extended Investigation

• Unit 3 and 4 Food Studies

• Unit 3 and 4 General Mathematics

• Unit 3 and 4 Geography

• Unit 3 and 4 Health and Human Development

• Unit 3 and 4 Legal Studies

• Unit 3 and 4 Literature (invitation only)

• Unit 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods (invitation only)

• Unit 3 and 4 Music Performance (invitation only)

• Unit 3 and 4 Outdoor and Environmental Studies

• Unit 3 and 4 Physical Education

• Unit 3 and 4 Product Design and Technology (Wood)

• Unit 3 and 4 Psychology

• Unit 3 and 4 Theatre Studies

• Unit 3 and 4 Visual Communication Design