The purpose of the Subject Selection Information Evening for Year 11 is to assist students in making the right choices for the future. It provides opportunity for exploration of the different patterns of study available to achieve the HSC, as well as the opportunity to speak to staff and subject specialists about appropriate courses to meet individual needs.
Students need to select 12 units of study (typically 6 subjects). English is a mandatory course.
Students will need to select from subject lines once these are finalised.
Subject Selections for 2023 will close on the 24th August, 11pm. For students enrolling at the college after this date, subject selection will be done in person at your enrolment interview.
Please watch the videos below to find out more about each course available for preference selection.
Preferences: the process will begin by selecting subjects that you would like to study in order of preference. This information will help us to determine which subjects go on each line. These subject lines will determine the subjects that you are able to choose and will be updated on here when it becomes available.
Selections: students will then complete an online selection of the subjects they wish to study. For most students, these will be the subjects they identified in the preference process. For some students, the subjects they wish to study may be on the same line and this can create an issue. Please discuss the options you have available if this is your experience as we want to help resolve these conflicts as effectively as possible.
English is compulsory for all students, a requirement of NESA. You must select a total of six, 2 unit subjects, for the Year 11 Preliminary Course.
Some subjects are offered face to face and online. You can only complete the course online if it clashes with another subject on the same line. You may select a maximum of two subjects to be studied online or via an external course but discuss this with us as it may not be the best option for all students. It requires a self driven and motivated approach that not all students are comfortable with.
For further details regarding subject choices, variations to patterns of study or pathways, see the information below or the Stage 6 Curriculum Guide above.
Advanced English
Standard English
English Studies
English Extension
Advanced Mathematics
Standard Maths
Numeracy
Mathematics Extension
Studies of Religion II
PDHPE
Drama
Modern History
Industrial Technology Multimedia
Ancient History
Chemistry
Community and Family Studies
Business Studies
Food Technology
Visual Arts
Design & Technology
Music I
Biology
Legal Studies
Information for Flexible Pathways, Option 3.
TAFE Considerations
TVET Guide
EVET Expression of Interest Form
Agreement Form
TVET Timeline
A detailed explanation of NESA's curriculum and eligibility requirements for the HSC.
Brendan talks with Savannah from the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) as she answers a range of common questions about the ATAR and pathways to university.