Philosophy
Accreditation period - Units 1-4: 2008-2012
The accreditation period for Philosophy ends on 31 December 2012.
Curriculum
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Study Design (PDF - 1.3MB)
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for Philosophy Units 1-4: 2008-2012.
For details of how to purchase a hardcopy of the VCE Philosophy Study Design, please refer to Publications. -
Summary of Changes
Details changes to the VCE Philosophy Study Design and its key features for 2008-2012. -
Study Summary (PDF - 49KB)
A summary of the VCE Philosophy Study Design. -
Prescribed Texts 2009 (PDF - 228KB)
VCAA Bulletin, April 2008, p.6.
Prescribed texts for reaccredited VCE Philosophy 2009.
Assessment
- Assessment Handbook (October 2008, DOC - 220KB).
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Exam Criteria (PDF - 33KB)
Assessment criteria for the end of year exam in Philosophy. -
Examination Reports
Find past exams and sample exams for Philosophy. -
School-assessed Coursework Report
Find the past School-assessed Coursework Report for Philosophy.
Support Material
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Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools (http://vaps.vic.edu.au/)
The PowerPoint and speaker notes used at the VCE Philosophy implementation workshops for the revised study design which commenced in 2008.
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority publishes administrative advice and regulations for the VCE in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook 2009. Changes to advice and regulations occur during the year. The details of all such changes are published in the VCAA Bulletin and VCAA Bulletin P–10 on a regular basis. It is essential that VCE teachers familiarise themselves with advice and regulations in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook and regularly check the VCAA Bulletin.
