Complementary courses of study allow students to broaden their learning while completing their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
These courses complement a student’s school program and can contribute a maximum of 8 credits towards the QCE.
What counts as a complementary course of study
The following courses and subjects count as complementary study.
| Course | QCE credits per course |
|---|---|
QCAA Short Courses
| 1 |
| University subjects (only eligible to contribute to a QCE when studied as part of a school program while enrolled at school) | up to 4 |
| Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas (while a student is enrolled at a school) | up to 8 |
| Recognised studies categorised as Complementary | as recognised by QCAA |
More information
For more information, see Section 2 of the QCE and QCIA policy and procedures handbook.
- Last updated:
- 28 July 2026
