General subjects are suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead primarily to tertiary studies, vocational education and training, or work. General subjects may contribute up to four credits towards the QCE. Results in General subjects may contribute to a student’s ATAR.
Applied subjects are suited to students who are primarily interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead to vocational education and training or work. Applied subjects may contribute up to four credits towards the QCE. Results from one Applied subject may contribute to a student’s ATAR when combined with four General subjects.
Senior External Examination subjects are for eligible Year 12 students and adult learners. They may contribute up to four credits towards the QCE. Results from Senior External Examination subjects may contribute to a student’s ATAR.
Short Courses provide a foundation for further learning in a range of areas. They are one-semester courses developed to meet a specific curriculum need. Short Courses are suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead to vocational education and training or work. Short Courses each contribute one credit towards the QCE. They do not contribute to a student’s ATAR.
See the Senior subjects for 2024 section for syllabuses implemented from 2024.
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- Last reviewed:
- 2 February 2024
- Last updated:
- 16 January 2019
