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Accreditation period - Units 1-4: 2005-2009

Study Design covers 2006 - Psychology

The accreditation period for Psychology ends on 31 December 2009.

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Curriculum

  • Study Design (PDF - 264KB)
    Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for Psychology Units 1-4: 2005-2009. The online version of the Study Design has been updated to include the amendments outlined in the errata listed below: For details of how to purchase a hardcopy of the VCE Psychology Study Design, please refer to Publications.
  • Study Summary (January 2007, DOC - 44KB)
    A summary of the VCE Psychology Study Design for 2005-2009.

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Assessment

  • Assessment Handbook (DOC - 287KB)
    Contains assessment information for both school-assessed coursework and the examinations including the examination criteria.
  • Examination Reports
    Find past exams and sample exams for Psychology.

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Support Material

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Review and consultation

Review

Psychology is being reviewed for reaccreditation during 2008 for implementation in 2010.

Consultation

The VCAA is seeking feedback on the consultation draft of the proposed VCE Psychology Study Design from teachers and other key stakeholders. Consultation questionnaires can be returned by fax, mail or completed online by Friday 3 October.

 

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The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority publishes administrative advice and regulations for the VCE in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook 2008. 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.