Summary of Courses
Years 7–12
Summary of Courses 2026
Years 7–12
Note: Core subjects are shown in bold.
The VCE courses are representative of those offered in past years. The actual subjects offered in any given year will depend on the selections of the students. Therefore, while we make every effort to ensure that the subject preferences of individual students are catered for, the School reserves the right to vary the program according to the level of student demand.
Year 7
Students complete ten core subjects and their choice of Language. Students enrolled in LEX will not complete a Language.
Year 8
Students continue with their choice of Language and once again complete ten core subjects, however they will experience different disciplines within the Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Technologies. Students enrolled in LEX will not complete a Language.
Year 9
Students continue with their choice of Language. In addition to the core subjects, students have a choice of two Semester long electives. Students enrolled in LEX will not complete a Language.
Year 10
In addition to the core subjects, students have a choice of four Semester-long electives. Additionally, students must choose one of three electives for English in Semester 2. Students may select one Units 1 & 2 VCE sequence if they meet eligibility requirements.
During the last two weeks of Term 2, all Year 10 students will be involved in an Immersion Project. The Immersion Projects offered for 2026 are listed in the table under ‘Immersion Projects (Year 10 students only)’.
Year 11
In addition to English, English Language or Literature (Units 1 & 2), students undertake ten other subjects (usually Study sequences). Most students in Year 11 will be undertaking a total of six Studies consisting of twelve Semester-length units over the year. Students may take one Units 3 & 4 sequence.
Year 12
In addition to English, English Language or Literature (Units 3 & 4), students undertake four other Units 3 & 4 sequences. Most students in Year 12 will be undertaking a total of five Studies. These will usually be Units 3 & 4 sequences. Some students with a particular interest in the area may take two of English, Literature or English Language (Units 3 & 4).
Humanities Humanities
Humanities
Humanities
Languages Chinese French Italian Japanese (Core study: all students take one of these four unless enrolled in LEX)
Performing Arts Performing Arts (Students are introduced to Drama, Dance and Music)
Chinese French Italian Japanese (Core study: all students take one of these four unless enrolled in LEX)
Chinese French Italian
Japanese (Core study: all students take one of these four unless enrolled in LEX)
Humanities (Semester 1)
Humanities –Commerce (Semester 2) Or
Humanities –Rights and Freedoms (Semester 2)
Business and Entrepreneurship
Philosophy
Chinese French Italian Japanese
Economics
Accounting
Politics
Business
Management
Geography
History: Modern History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
Chinese French Italian Japanese
Accounting
Business
Management
Economics
Geography
Politics
History: Revolutions
Legal Studies
Philosophy
Chinese French Italian Japanese
Performing Arts (Students continue with rotations in Drama, Dance and Music) Dance
Drama
Production for Performance
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Science Science Science
Visual Arts and Design Visual Arts and Design
Studio
Science or Enrichment Science (entrance criteria apply)
Mathematics Foundation
Mathematics
Mainstream
Mathematics
Mainstream
Advanced (10A)
(Core study – all students must take one of these options)
Science or Year 10
Enrichment Science
VCE Enhanced
Biology Units 1 & 2
(Only available with Great Barrier Reef Immersion Project)
Psychology
Media: Film and Photography Visual Communication Design
Visual Arts: The Art of Self-Expression
Theatre Studies Dance
General Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
Specialist
Mathematics (must also study Mathematical Methods)
Foundation
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Drama
Music (Repertoire or Contemporary Performance)
Theatre Studies
General Mathematics
Mathematical Methods: Northern Hemisphere Timetable
Mathematical Methods
Specialist
Mathematics (only for students who select Mathematical Methods)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Art Creative Practice
Media Art Making and Exhibiting: Mixed Media
Art Making and Exhibiting: Photography
Visual Communication Design
Art Creative Practice
Media Art Making and Exhibiting: Mixed Media
Art Making and Exhibiting: Photography
Visual Communication Design
Technology Digital Technology
Product Design and Technology
Food and Technology
Textiles Technology
Food and Technology
Information Technology: Game Development
Product Design and Technology
Engineering for Performance
Immersion Projects (Year 9 & 10)
Japan: Science, Food and Culture
Cambodia –Service Learning
New Zealand: Aerospace and Robotics
Workplace skills
Immersion
Uniquely Melbourne
The SMGS cooking experience
Our Bay, Port Philip Bay
Active Xperience
Melbourne (Sport)
Red Stitch
Actors’ Theatre: Craft of Acting
Art Industry
Multi-year immersions offered
Japan: Culture, food and language
Cambodia: Service Learning and Community
New Zealand: Adventure
Sydney: city week
Workplace skills
Uniquely Melbourne: The SMGS cooking experience
Our Bay, Port Philip Bay
Active Xperience Melbourne (Sport)
Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre: Craft of Acting
Art Industry
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Textiles Design and Technology
Food and Technology
Information Technology: Game Development 3D/Mobile
Product Design and Technology
Engineering for Performance
Great Barrier Reef: Marine Adventure and Conservation
Journey to the Northern Territory: Embracing First Nations Heritage and Culture
Queensland: Professional Sport Experience
Work Experience
Red Stitch Playwriting
The Art Industry
Food and Tech
Bon Appetit
STEAM: Design for Tomorrow
Food Studies
Applied Computing
Product Design and Technology: Textiles
Product Design and Technology: Resistant Materials
Systems Engineering
Food Studies
Product Design and Technology: Textiles
Product Design and Technology: Resistant Materials
Software
Development
Systems Engineering