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A study is a subject, for example, English or Biology. A study is made up of four units (Units 1, 2, 3 and 4), each of which is a semester in length.  \nFor most students, VCE is completed over two years (year eleven and year twelve) .  \nStudents typically study Units 1 and 2 in their first year (Year eleven), and Units 3 and 4 in their second year (year twelve) .  \nUnit 1 or Unit 2 of a study can be completed as stand-alone units. For example, a student can study Business Management Unit 1 and Legal Studies Unit 2. Unit 1 & 2 studies are not scored, meaning students do not receive a study score and, although they count towards the VCE, they do not contribute to the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) .  \nUnits 3 and 4 must be studied as a sequence. Students need to complete the sequence in the same year if a study score is to be calculated. Unit 3 and 4 sequences are scored and contain both school-based assessment (SACs and SATs) and external assessment (VCAA exams) . Upon completion of a unit 3 & 4 sequence, most students receive a study score. Study scores can contribute towards the ATAR.  \nAlthough there are technically no prerequisites for entry into Units 1, 2 & 3, the school advises students, as much as possible, to complete unit 1-4 sequences. In most studies, Units 1&2 form the foundation for Units 3 & 4  \nStudents at Sacré Cœur may begin VCE studies in Year 10 with an enrolment in one VCE Unit study at Unit 1 & 2 (if approved) .  \nIn year 11, all students undertake a minimum of 13 VCE units, including 1 unit of Religion & Society and 2 units from the English group. AT year 11, students may include one Unit 3 & 4 sequence in their program (if approved) .  \nIn year 12, students undertake a minimum of 10 VCE units at 3&4 level, including Unit 3 & 4 English. Faith development in Year 12 is the focus of the reflection days attended by Year 12 students throughout the year.  \nAny alternative arrangements to a student’s VCE program from those described above must be approved in writing by the Director of Learning and Teaching. Students who are intending to enrol in a VCE study delivered by an external provider, please contact  Mr. Peter Harrington, Director of Learning and Teaching prior to enrolment.  \nVCE COURSE OF STUDY  \n\n|  | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Units 3&4 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Year\u003Cbr>10 | One unit 1 study (op􀆟onal) | One unit 2 study (op􀆟onal) |  |\n| Year\u003Cbr>11 | Unit 2 Religion and Society (Compulsory) |  | One Unit 3&4 sequence (op􀆟onal) |\n|  | Unit 1 English\u003Cbr>Five addi􀆟onal unit 1 studies\u003Cbr>(four if completing an optional unit 3 study) | Unit 2 English\u003Cbr>Five addi􀆟onal unit 2 studies\u003Cbr>(four if completing an optional unit 4 study) |  |\n| Year\u003Cbr>12 |  |  | Unit 3 & 4 English\u003Cbr>Four addi􀆟onal Unit 3 & 4 sequences |\n\nStudy choices  \nUnit 1 & 2  \nReligion and Society U2 (compulsory Year 11) English (compulsory Year 11)  \nAccounting  \nArt Making & Exhibiting Biology  \nBusiness Management Chemistry  \nComputing: Applied Computing Economics  \nFrench  \nMathematics: General Maths  \nMathematics: Maths Methods  \nMathematics: Specialist Maths  \nHealth & Human Development History: Modern History  \nJapanese Legal Studies Literature Media  \nMusic Performance Physical Education Physics  \nPolitics Psychology Theatre Studies  \nVisual Communication Design  \nUnit 3 & 4  \nEnglish (Compulsory Year 12) Accounting  \nArt Making & Exhibiting Biology *  \nBusiness Management* Chemistry  \nComputing: Software Development Economics  \nFrench  \nMathematics: General Maths*  \nMathematics: Maths Methods  \nMathematics: Specialist Maths Health & Human Development*  \nHistory: Australian* Japanese  \nLegal Studies*  \nLiterature  \nMedia  \nMusic Repertoire Performance* Ph","cbCaiarOIStFbZtF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiarOIStFbZtF","pdf",296954,"English","# VCE Pathways (Year 11 and 12)\n## VCE course structure and unit rules\n## Study choices (Unit 1–2 and Unit 3–4)\n## VET in VCE and ATAR contribution\n## Timeline for subject selection process (VCE 2025)","[{\"question\":\"How is the VCE course structured for Years 11 and 12?\",\"answer\":\"VCE consists of studies made up of units. 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