Complete your VCE in a mature and flexible environment that provides you with all the benefits tertiary students experience. RMIT’s VCE program allows you to complete your VCE in the heart of Melbourne without any compulsory extra-curricular activities, so you can focus on your studies. Our alternative pathway delivers Year 11 (units 1 and 2) and Year 12 (units 3 and 4) in a mature and supportive environment, You're able to select courses according to Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) requirements and complete 16 units, including four Year 12 sequences. What you will gain through this program Whether you are looking to complete your high school education for further studies or employment, studying at RMIT gives you the opportunity to discover your interests and learn where your skills lie. Why study your VCE at RMIT? You’ll be taught by experienced VCE teachers who will comprehensively prepare you for next step, whether that’s tertiary study or employment. Career outlook VCE is a senior secondary certificate recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and internationally. Completing the VCE will expand your options for the future. You can apply through VTAC for university and vocational education programs, search for employment or qualify for promotion at work. RMIT VCE students are part of the Schools Network Access Program (SNAP). Selected Year 12 students applying for RMIT degree and vocational education courses may be eligible for ’SNAP’ entry to these courses, regardless of their ATAR score. Tertiary institutions and employers frequently require specific courses to be included in a Year 12 program, as prerequisites to entry or employment. You are advised to consult tertiary program information and the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) before choosing your VCE courses. You can also seek advice from the RMIT VCE Office and RMIT Student Services group. Program structure You'll need to complete a minimum of four units 3 and 4 courses comprising one sequence from the English group and three other sequences of units 3 and 4 studies. These sequences of units 3 and 4 must be studied in the same year. Assessment is by external examination and school assessed tasks. Year 12 classes begin in January. Full-time students study 5 courses each semester. Each course involves 4 hours of class time and an average of 4 hours study time per week. Units 3 and 4 are only offered on the Melbourne City campus. RMIT offers a VCE program at Year 11 (units 1 and 2) and Year 12 (units 3 and 4) for those seeking to complete secondary schooling. You must select courses according to Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) requirements and complete 16 units in total. If you are over 18 and have not studied full-time for 12 months, you are classified as an adult student and can omit units 1 and 2. You may need to undertake preparatory work prior to attempting Year 12. Pathways RMIT delivers the VCE, the Victorian state government secondary school certificate recognised throughout Australia as a university entry qualification. VCE is made up of four units studied over two years, representing Years 11 and 12 in the Australian school system. It offers a range of subject choices, and encourages you to develop your creativity and critical thinking skills. VCE units 1 and 2 are preparation for VCE units 3 and 4 which is the gateway for further study to a range of vocational education and undergraduate programs.