Individual Programs

There are many ways that students personalise their program of study in the senior years at Marian College.

Accelerated Study

For Year 11 students there is an option to elect to study one or two Unit 3 & 4 sequences if your results and application have been exceptional in Unit 1 & 2 studies and/or your Year 10 subjects. You do not need to have studied a Unit 1 & 2 study at Year 10 to apply for one acceleration Unit 3 & 4 study, although the options may be limited.

For Year 10 students there is an option to elect to study one or two Unit 1 & 2 sequences if your results and application have been exceptional in your Year 9 subjects. 

Students will need to complete an application form for each study and gain approval. The criteria on which your application will be based are listed, in detail, on the application form. Application forms are competed via links on the SEQTA Subject Selection Portal Page. 

Higher Education Studies

Year 12 students may elect to study a first year university subject if they have completed one or more Unit 3 & 4 sequences with excellent results, in Year 11. These subjects are offered by some universities and are sometimes run by schools in the local area. Information about Higher Education Studies usually becomes available to schools in September. Further information will be made available at that time.

External Studies

Some students complete a VET course outside the school. Others may be study a language or some other VCE subject externally or via distance education. Students must notify Marian College of their intention to complete subjects externally. Please ensure the Senior Pathways Leader is made aware of this and it is noted on the subject selection form. This may reduce the standard subject load studied at Marian College; however, this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Reduced Academic Load

Students who have completed two Unit 3 & 4 studies in Year 11, with Scaled Study Scores of 35+ and who meet a specified set of criteria may submit an application for a Reduced Academic Load. The criteria are listed in detail on the application form. Some students may also be approved, based on other special circumstances.

VCE Non-ATAR

A VCE Non-ATAR Program is available, upon application, for Year 12 students.  It is important to note that this does not provide an ATAR but may be the most suitable option for some students. Students will be expected to complete some relevant micro-credentials to assist them to prepare for further study and the workplace.